A lesson from chess, warfare, and Scripture “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14 The Power of Goal Setting: From the Chessboard to the Battlefield In chess, the winner is rarely the one who reacts impulsively. Victory comes to the player … Continue reading Spiritual Strategy: Godly Goals and the Game of Life
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Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 2)
What would you do if the world decided to overthrow its rightful King? Psalm 2 begins in chaos: nations raging, rulers scheming, humanity resisting the authority of God. And yet, in the face of this global rebellion, heaven is calm—because the outcome has already been decided. God laughs, not because He is amused, but because … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 2)
Standing in the Gap: A Father’s Sacred Duty
Ezekiel 22:30 – “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.” In a time of national collapse, moral decay, and spiritual corruption, God sent a message through His … Continue reading Standing in the Gap: A Father’s Sacred Duty
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
5 Ways a Husband Can Destroy His Prayer Life
You can read your Bible every morning, attend church every Sunday, and still have your prayers fall flat. Why? Because God is watching how you treat your wife. According to 1 Peter 3:7, a husband's failure to live with his wife in an understanding and honoring way can actually hinder—or cut off—his prayers. Imagine your … Continue reading 5 Ways a Husband Can Destroy His Prayer Life
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
