Here are some thoughts about following Christ as men. You can use the Categories tab to find blog articles on various topics.
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This blog examines two conflicting trends among men today. Nineteen out of twenty Christian men have no best friend. Yet there are three reasons to be hopeful that the rising generation of men sees the need to build relationships with some brothers for encouragement and soul sharpening.
In today’s world the inner doubts that a boy has about his masculinity may be the fertile ground that leads him into the homosexual life-style. This is especially true for boys who do not fit the male, rough and tumble, aggressive, linebacker stereotype. Boys who are sensitive, artistic, and tender-hearted, who often don’ relate as well to boys as to girls, are more likely to be befriended by, and drawn into the gay community. Here are four biblical cornerstones to a masculine identity that need to be laid into the foundation of a boy’s soul.
A man's anger usually wounds his loved ones and makes it harder for them to follow his leadership. The path to godly manhood requires replacing our selfish anger with the inner attitude of meekness. But "meekness" is a very misunderstood word. Jesus models meekness but still drives the sheep sellers and money changers from the temple with a whip. True meekness is not spineless subservience, timidity, or weakness, but in fact means "strength under control." This article explains how to cultivate the true meekness that overcomes selfish anger.