The Legacy of a Father: What We Learn from Jeremiah 35

Every father leaves a legacy. The question is—what kind? In Jeremiah 35, we meet a family of faithful men—the Rechabites—who pass a simple but powerful test. God sets them in front of the prophet Jeremiah and offers them wine. It may seem like a small thing, but their response echoes through history: “We will drink no … Continue reading The Legacy of a Father: What We Learn from Jeremiah 35

Legacy of Light: Pursuing God’s Glory Over Earthly Fame

Many men long to be remembered. We dream of leaving a mark—of building something that will outlive us. The ancient Greeks called it kleos (κλέος)—the glory earned by great deeds, sung in stories long after a man’s bones had turned to dust. To be remembered was to have lived well. But the Bible reveals a … Continue reading Legacy of Light: Pursuing God’s Glory Over Earthly Fame

Book Review: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker

In Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, Meg Meeker offers powerful insights and challenging truths every father needs to hear. This isn't always an easy read—in fact, parts are quite sobering—but it's precisely this candidness that makes the book valuable. The first few chapters may be especially difficult to go through. The … Continue reading Book Review: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker

David’s Other Mighty Men: Loyalty, Valor, and Servant Leadership

After the first three of David’s mighty men, Scripture tells us about others—some named, some not, but all remembered by God. They weren’t in the spotlight. They didn’t all face down giants. But they stood for their king, served with courage, and helped build a kingdom. After the legendary Three, the Bible lifts up another … Continue reading David’s Other Mighty Men: Loyalty, Valor, and Servant Leadership

David’s Three Mightiest Men: Courage, Conviction, and Kingly Loyalty

“These are the names of David’s mighty warriors…” — 2 Samuel 23:8 Not all heroes wear crowns or have great epics written about them. Some wield spears, grip swords until their hands freeze, or stand alone in a field of beans. Among the many who followed David, three rose above the rest—not because they commanded … Continue reading David’s Three Mightiest Men: Courage, Conviction, and Kingly Loyalty

Book Review: The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield’s The Warrior Ethos is a compact, evocative book exploring the values of ancient warrior cultures, especially Sparta. It aims to recover a code of courage, discipline, and self-sacrifice in a time of moral softness. While it succeeds in highlighting the intensity and resolve of historical warriors, the book ultimately falls short when examined through the … Continue reading Book Review: The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield