Some movies are entertaining, some are educational, and then there are those that make you feel something. A mentor once told me, “Pay attention to what moves you. It’s either God inviting you deeper into the Larger Story or deeper into your own story.” Those words have stayed with me and as I find myself […]
How do I connect with my daughter’s heart so she can connect with God’s heart? That question drives me the most as I stand at the plate ready to swing away at being a good father for my daughter. No pressure, but she’s an only child—I don’t get a do-over if I screw this […]
When I used to teach high school freshman Bible, one of my favorite activities happened during the section on trust in God. Instead of just discussing it, the boys would go and experience it. I would take them to the auditorium stage and have a courageous volunteer stand with his back facing the front of […]
God has “hard-wired” men to create and cultivate. I believe at the core of a man’s heart he must be creating and taking initiative for the benefit of others to feel a sense of significance, meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. As we covered extensively in Session Two, God models creation and cultivation as early as Genesis […]
Our culture contributes to a great deal of confusion, not just with regards to masculinity, but also with marriage. Never before has there been a greater lack of clarity about what constitutes a marriage. But scripture gives clear direction and provides declarative context for marriage. Consider the following passage. Genesis 2:18-25 (ESV) Then the Lord God said, “It is […]
By: Dr. Tony Evans Forgiveness can operate on two levels. There is both unilateral forgiveness and transactional forgiveness. Unilateral forgiveness occurs when you forgive someone and yet the person has not asked for it, requested it, or even repented of what they did to you. Unilaterally means that on your own—without their involvement—you choose to grant them forgiveness. Now, […]
There’s no such thing as life apart from struggle and temptation, but that doesn’t mean you are destined for a life of falling short and failure. Part of your new life in Christ is the indwelling Holy Spirit and the ability to turn away from temptation. Those on the journey to Authentic Manhood will be […]
Men don’t like to ask for help. We don’t like to ask for directions, money, advice, and lots of other things. No, we prefer to be self-sufficient, powerful, and in control. Many of us would rather take a bullet than be seen as needy or weak. We want to be the rugged individualistic, go-it-alone, pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps […]
A number of years ago, I had two friends kidnap me for a day and take me skydiving. It was probably the only way I would ever get the nerve to do it. Once the plane had ascended to 14,000 feet, I was pushed out by our instructor. For the next 10 seconds, I fell […]
by: Doug Dworak #MeToo. Those two little words have become an anthem for victims of sexual harassment and abuse. They have brought the reality of offensive, destructive behavior happening “in secret” and behind closed doors out into the glaring, blinding light. They have caused all of us to consider our own actions and question whether we’ve […]
