April 18, 2023 – Light Attracts
During daylight hours most fish will try to avoid light as they hide in shadows or dive to deeper depths. But in the evening many species find that light is a friendly invitation to finding an easy meal. The baitfish, insects and algae will concentrate around a...
December 20, 2022 – Don’t Hesitate!
Sometimes when the Holy Spirit nudges us to talk to someone, give a gift, or help, we doubt; next time He nudges, don’t hesitate—act!
August 2, 2022 – The Lure of Fishing
What is a fisherman? Most people would describe him as a committed person who pursues his sport with dedication and zeal. For some it’s competition, for others it’s relaxation, many use it as a sport to bring together family and friends, and for sure, it is a wonderful way to appreciate God’s great outdoors.
May 24, 2022 – Fishing for Men
It is hard to call yourself a fisherman if you are not fishing. In a similar sense, it is hard to call yourself a disciple if you are not fishing for men. When Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men,” to a group of common fisherman, He ignited a passion for evangelism that still burns in the hearts and minds of His disciples today.
February 23, 2021 – Share with Those in Need
All she had was a flat tire, but for her, that was monumental. She popped the trunk and Bryan got the jack and spare. Then, he got down on his knees in the wet gravel feeling for where to place the jack. He skinned his knuckles a time or two.
February 9, 2021 – Jesus Is Coming!
The signs of our time sure seem to parallel the many prophecies related to Christ’s return. The political climate in the Middle East alone is clearly a pre-cursor to what the Bible calls “the end times”. And with the end times comes the opportunity for revival.
Fellowship – The Church – July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019 – Listen to this week’s ManUp! Radio show with host, Jim Grassi.
October 30, 2018 – Pray for the Younger Generation
We need to take a new pathway to creating interpersonal relationships with young people that connect them to the love, grace, hope, and peace we have experienced through a personal relationship with Jesus.
November 14, 2017 – Give as Unto the Lord
Amid the jumble of her unclean, disheveled belongings, the officials found two keys to safe-deposit boxes at two different local banks. In the first box were over 700 AT&T stock certificates, plus hundreds of other valuable certificates, bonds, and solid financial securities, not to mention a stack of cash amounting to nearly $200,000. The second box contained $600,000. Adding the net worth of both boxes, they found well over a million dollars.”
Friendship Is Part of God’s Plan
Beyond the obvious social value, friendship comes from the heart of our loving God. God made mankind for fellowship—first with Him, then with one another. One of the things that sets humans apart from other creatures is the physical ability of language. Language is...
June 13, 2017 – Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God
Physical adultery does not originate in a vacuum; it begins with spiritual adultery in the heart. The hearts of the 10 northern tribes were unfaithful and corrupt. They had lost their way in their spiritual journey and obedience to God. The covenant God had formed with Israel on Mount Sinai in Exodus 24 and renewed in Joshua 8 was like that of a cherishing husband.
Using Story: A Bridge to the Unsaved
I had the opportunity to excel in fishing and hunting. As a Hall of Fame fisherman and record-book archer, I’ve been around the world on various fishing and hunting excursions. Over thirty-three years ago, through the encouragement of another of my mentors, I...
May 23, 2017 – Come and You Will See
To share our faith, all we need is a willingness to tell other people about what we have discovered and how God has worked His will in our lives.
Why Men Go to Church
The good news is that men desperately need what only a loving, nurturing, and Christ-centered church can offer. Through the ministry of the church, the following needs of a man can be met: To know God and really feel His unconditional love (Rom. 1:20) To find rest for...
April 18, 2017 – I Saw Jesus
Encourage those you see living for Jesus. But mostly let those without Jesus see Him living in you and me. Let us love and serve those we meet no matter what their circumstances. May we be more like Jesus.
It’s Not About the Church
Jesus didn’t tell us to go make a church; He told us to go make disciples. We should not be focused upon building big churches, but should focus our efforts upon building spiritually deep disciples.
February 28, 2017 – Re-purposing
Many people love to re-purpose things, because “you never know when you might need it.” This can be said about people with a new purpose in their lives, as they are taught and trained by our Lord.