by Jim Grassi | Apr 20, 2021 | Weekly Devotional |
I have enjoyed the pleasure that came from several friends and mentors in my life who were in their later years. Most churches and Christian ministries today could not continue without the totality of the dedication and determination of these senior committed Christians sharing their gifts and talents.
by Jim Grassi | Dec 11, 2018 | Product Highlight |
Money is a wonderful thing if we don’t have the pursuit of wealth as our primary focus. Someone once said that more people can be trusted with poverty than those who can handle great wealth. No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the...
by Jim Grassi | Jul 10, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
How can grandparents use their “grand positions” to the best advantage? God’s Word says that grandchildren are “a crown to the aged” (Proverbs 17:6). I believe we wear that “crown” by actively investing in their lives. There are five tools I’ve found helpful in being a grandparent or adopted grandparent:
by Jim Grassi | Jul 3, 2018 | Weekly Devotional |
Grandparents have another magical ingredient that parents often lack – TIME. Kornhaber has found that children who are close to at least one grandparent are more emotionally secure than other children; and they have more positive feelings about older people and about the process of aging.
by Jim Grassi | Aug 1, 2017 | Weekly Devotional |
In my library are several books that talk about the art of angling. Interestingly enough, angling is not a new endeavor, but is spoken about in several places in the Bible. Remember Jesus asked Peter to cast his line into the water to catch a fish that had a silver coin in its mouth, the annual temple tax – a stater – that would pay the fee for Jesus and Peter.
by editor: Tim Tyler | May 5, 2017 | Book Excerpts |
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...
by editor: Tim Tyler | Apr 21, 2017 | Book Excerpts |
What is it that a mature Christian can do to help our brothers find the joy and peace in their lives that transform them into the likeness of Christ? The carnal nature of every man wants to rule. We have such difficulty letting go and letting God. By our nature we are...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 4, 2017 | Weekly Devotional |
I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones… if we utilized God’s word in the same way we did our smartphone technology? Something to think about!
by editor: Tim Tyler | Mar 16, 2017 | Book Excerpts |
When life deals us a lousy hand, and important relationships seem without hope, we need to reflect upon some of God’s promises and encouragement. As mentors, we have a host of fulfilled promises and events from God’s Word what can help encourage someone needing help.
by Jim Grassi | Oct 25, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah…So he did what the Lord had told him.” I Kings 17:2,5a The temptations of our society can cause even the strongest believer to occasionally ponder the things of this world. Throughout Scripture we read about men and women who...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 19, 2016 | Weekly Devotional |
Unloading the Junk Psalms 147:3 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation. Romans 1:16 As the beautiful spring flowers begin to blossom, I’m captivated by the seasonal cycles that testify to the concepts of re-creation and...
by Jim Grassi | Apr 8, 2016 | Video |
This video is a true story of how God works in and changes lives. God’s love and patience are undeniable and His power is released when men are committed to mentoring and making disciples for Christ. I had the privilege of meeting Daniel Lynem at a recent Men’s...
by Jim Grassi | Jan 4, 2016 | Weekly Devotional
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 Several years ago Louise and I were all set for a wonderful week of relaxation and hunting. The old back...
by Jim Grassi | Aug 24, 2015 | Weekly Devotional |
“Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” — John 18:37 I...
by Jim Grassi | Oct 30, 2014 | Weekly Devotional |
“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving” – Psalm 95:2 We trust you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our team looks forward to an enjoyable time and taking a break from the pace of year-end ministry activity that has challenged our stamina. We have a great deal to...
by Jim Grassi | Sep 30, 2014 | Weekly Devotional |
While assisting some of the head coaches with the Oakland Raiders, I would often hear from my friends that “I must be doing a lousy job as a character coach”. I would respond with, “you really don’t know what is happening inside the locker rooms and chapels”....
