10 Ways to Make Special Occasions Special
Why do special occasions seem to provide people, even Christians, with a supposed license to sin? We see it in movies, popularizing wedding “hangovers” and among “bridesmaids” and “wedding singers:” Or closer to home, the uncle who drinks too much at family gatherings. It feels like holidays, when boiled down to reality, become nothing more […]
Are You A True Road Warrior? Travel and Temptation Go Hand in Hand
Before you even pack a bag, the enemy is baiting traps to snag you into compromising your moral and ethical standards on the road. When traveling for business men don’t realize that is when the Evil one smells blood in the water. Men can be vulnerable for three main reasons: 1. Isolation — When […]
The Super Sex Bowl
Imagine dipping a fragrant, blossoming red rose into a vat of slimy mud, then pulling it out and letting it dry. The next day, and the next, repeat. Day in and day out, the mud caked petals would soon fall and the essence of the beauty would be stolen, yet the flower’s core remains. Its’ […]
Breakfast of Fighters
We, men, are at war – an epic spiritual battle. With every sunrise, a new threat awaits. Unforeseen bombs will be lobbed our way. Fiery darts will be aimed at our character. Other weapons are fashioned to blast our armor. Organized legions are positioned to break through our walls. You and I are fighting the […]
The (Really) Affordable Healthcare Plan for 2014
Every January, millions of people resolve to lose weight. And every February, millions of people forget, ignore or give up on their resolution. Dreams of a smaller waistline, broader chest, defined muscles and a healthy heart get swallowed by lack of energy, lack of motivation and too many desserts. With 35% of Americans ages […]
Men Matter: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Every Man Ministries
This is a pass-along blog to the woman or women in our lives. I started Every Man Ministries to help awaken the sleeping giant in our world — men. But women are so critical to life and to my mission I thought I’d dedicate this one for the girls. Throughout my career of studying […]
Weird Science: Why People Defend a “Theory”
At the coffee shop the other day, I overheard a man shoveling broken science into the ear of his guest about how the academic world does not support the existence of God or religion. I wanted to set the man straight, but figured I could write about it instead. If you research creation, […]
Win the Peace, Lose the Conflicts
The Olympic Games symbolize a world of cultures coming together in peaceful assembly to compete. Even as news of bombings and terrorists threaten to dampen the spirit of peace, the Games will continue to bring the world together, winning the peace. Why? Because there is a higher purpose which prevails over lesser conflicts. While […]
What God’s Man Can Do About Bullying
Imagine being 6’ 5” and more than 300 pounds, a human tractor capable of plowing holes up the middle for football running backs and protecting quarterbacks from agile defensive lineman. Now imagine being educated at Stanford. A man with brains and brawn. At a glance, a man of this stature could never become the […]
Men: Avoid the “Facebook Fumble”
With more than 1.11 billion users, Facebook has become a staple in today’s modern culture, a revolutionary social and marketing tool, massive industry with its own vernacular. Let me add a new phrase, the “Facebook Fumble”. This is one with devastating repercussions. By nature, Facebook was designed to connect with old and new “Friends.” […]