Biblical Principles Applied > Spiritual Leadership

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.

“What leads a Christian boy into the gay lifestyle and what can the church do to prevent it? This article summarizes the research of Dr. James Dobson, from his book, "Bringing Up Boys," on this topic, makes suggestions about what Dad's can do about it, and points to some tools to help him in this process.

Our master commanded us, "Love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her." The Greek word used here for love is "agape." This word means "to sacrifice whatever is necessary to meet the needs of another." The question is, according to God's design, what are the needs of a wife, that God intends a husband to meet. May I suggest that one of the needs is to feel loved.