Getting out of the house with kids can be a test of patience. I often ask them if they are ready and they say “yes,” but when I check on them they have no shoes. There is still 5-10 minutes of shoe and sock searching before they will ever be truly ready to go. In … Continue reading The Armor of God: Feet Shod with the Gospel of Peace
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Talk Like a Man
Most men today have been sold a cheap imitation of manhood—especially when it comes to how they speak. We’re told that “talking like a man” means cursing loudly, bragging boldly, mocking others, keeping our emotions locked down, or using sharp, aggressive words to prove our strength. Our culture imagines masculinity as a kind of verbal … Continue reading Talk Like a Man
The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)
In Jeremiah 13, we are given a powerful demonstration. God tells Jeremiah to get a linen belt. This linen belt or sash perhaps represents a special woven belt which was part of the priestly garments (cf. Exodus 28:39-41). The purpose of this belt (and the other part of a priest’s attire) was for beauty and … Continue reading The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)
The Armor of God: Standing Strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10–13)
Among a knight’s most treasured possessions were his weapons and armor. These were not ornamental trinkets but the very tools that equipped him to fight and survive in battle. Armor meant life. A knight without armor was simply a man with a sword, vulnerable to every arrow and spear. Armor distinguished the knight from the … Continue reading The Armor of God: Standing Strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10–13)
From New Recruits to Battle-Hardened Veterans: 1 John 2:12–29 shows how Christian men can grow, fight temptation, and lead others with strength and grace
Every man of faith is somewhere on the battlefield of spiritual growth. Some are new recruits—freshly enlisted in Christ’s service, still learning the discipline of obedience. Others are young warriors—tested but still sharpening their skills, fighting temptation head-on. And some are battle-hardened veterans—seasoned fathers in the faith whose long walk with Christ has forged resilience … Continue reading From New Recruits to Battle-Hardened Veterans: 1 John 2:12–29 shows how Christian men can grow, fight temptation, and lead others with strength and grace
The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 8—Practicing Righteousness (Part 2))
After calling us to practice our righteousness for God’s glory, not human praise, Jesus now shifts to expose another spiritual trap: living for earthly treasure and being ruled by worry. In Matthew 6:19–34, He connects what we love with what we trust—and what we trust with how we live. If our hearts are tied to … Continue reading The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lesson 8—Practicing Righteousness (Part 2))
Becoming a Man of God: A Four-Part Men’s Bible Study
In a world of shifting definitions and shallow masculinity, we need a clear, biblical vision of what it means to be a Man of God. Not merely a man of strength, ambition, or success—but a man who belongs to God, who lives by His truth, and who fights for what matters most. This four-part Bible … Continue reading Becoming a Man of God: A Four-Part Men’s Bible Study
Vincit Qui Se Vincit: He Conquers Who Conquers Himself
“Vincit qui se vincit” — He conquers who conquers himself. This Latin maxim, often linked to the Roman writer Publilius Syrus, captures a truth deeper than battlefield glory or personal success. In its fuller form, he wrote: “Bis vincit qui se vincit in victoria” — He conquers twice who conquers himself when he is victorious. … Continue reading Vincit Qui Se Vincit: He Conquers Who Conquers Himself
Victory in the Fight: Purposeful Effort
The Christian life is not one of ease or passivity. From the moment we confessed Christ, we enlisted in a battle, entered a race, and took up the steady labor of the field. Consider Paul’s godly advice to Timothy: Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service … Continue reading Victory in the Fight: Purposeful Effort
The Battle of Good Intent
(Based on Chapter 3 of W. E. Cule's Sir Knight of the Splendid Way) The city looked like peace—or so it seemed.Its marble walls gleamed in the midday sun, and flowering vines traced veins of green and gold across silver gates thrown open in welcome. No guards stood watch. No sword was drawn. There were … Continue reading The Battle of Good Intent
Knights of The Father 