“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God” (John 1:1a). This Scripture passage goes on further about the oneness of the Word and God and how they were one with each other from the beginning. I think this is the most romantic spiritual picture of intimacy. Oneness and togetherness are so …
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For more than two decades, I have counseled men with all types of sexual sins and addictions. I have the rare opportunity to watch God work on both sides of His conviction. When people repent, grace is given and rarely are there significant consequences in their lives. However, if they refuse, the rebuke often leads …
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In Revelation, Jesus introduces the “woman Jezebel.” The Lord is using a name from the Old Testament to describe this woman’s character. The original Jezebel was introduced in the book of 1 Kings as the wife of King Ahab. She had profound influence, and used it for evil. She quickly became the most feared person …
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NFL player Demario Davis of the New Orleans Saints is giving all the glory to God for the huge upward movement from his “Man of God” headbands. Davis was originally fined $7,000 by the NFL for wearing a headband that said “Man of God” under his helmet during a game on Sept. 22. After some …
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In the last two decades, the sexualization of our culture has grown exponentially. Never before in the history of the world has so much explicit material been available to so many people at the same time. The devil has moved the porn store from the dark side of town directly to your cell phone. When …
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When men and women are intentional lovers toward their spouse, they feel better about themselves. When we’re responsible with the blessings God has given us, because all good gifts are from God, we feel better. If I maintain my car, my house and my toys of any kind, I feel responsible and respectful toward God. …
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We’ve been talking about a critical component to sustaining momentum in your ministry to men: relationship. There are different levels of relationships among men in the church—the guys who play at the pickup game during open-gym night don’t have the same type of relationship as the two men who deliberately enter into a 12-week mentoring …
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As Christians, when we understand that we get to be married to God and our spouse, marriage can truly be a lovership for all of our days. I first want you to be grounded in God and His Word about love. The Lord now truly empowers us to kill our sin nature and not always …
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Every journey has its first step. This is true of the man, woman or couple who want to go from where they are in their marriage to becoming lover-spouses. Where we are in our marriage may be a good, stable place or it may be a volatile, fragile place. Whether you’ve been married for a …
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In Western culture, we have a real commitment to our rights. We want to express our right to do good, evil or just be ourselves. Lust says that you have the right to lust, but I want to give you a tip on this: You have the “right” never to lust. You have the right …
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I really like to know the “why” behind doing something. This desire increases in me especially if I am being asked to commit to something with my time or resources. I remember when I was in Bible college that the “why” kept me going through late nights, interesting professors and just-above-average food. I knew two …
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As parents, we often wonder what our children observe and learn from us. We strive to be good examples, say the right things and explain right from wrong when we have a teachable moment. We demonstrate our faith and, probably most importantly, let our actions speak louder than our words. Our kids learn most from …
The Greatest Lesson Spirit-Led Dads Can Teach Their Kids Read More »
Our lives are the result of all our choices. For each individual, life is the totality of all parts. When you turn it all over—spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially and financially—you give yourself to God. You begin to trust God. You begin to believe God will take care of you. You may think this is frightening: …
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Lust-free living is more than a set of ideas to make you stop, pause and think. It’s a lifestyle you can truly enjoy. After all, we know that “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” (2 Cor. 3:17). You were designed by God to see all women as sisters. Therefore, we are …
Let’s face it—the culture we’re living in is becoming increasingly more difficult for families of faith. As society becomes more and more secular, how do parents raise their children to not only survive, but to thrive in it? Is it possible to empower our children to stand up and even stand out in their faith …
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