A Man and His Temptations – Leaving an Affair
You’ve had an affair; maybe you’re still in it. But, along with the excitement and pleasure, is the disquieting realization that God knows your secret sin and it will find you out. What do you do?
ENGAGE: He Strengthens Me
If there was ever a verse torn apart by being ripped out of context so often, today’s passage is it. “Christian” pop-psychology tells us to memorize these words and write them on our bathroom mirror. This verse shows up on the wide receiver’s shoes. Look closely through the quarterback’s facemask; you can make it out on black strips under his eyes. The conclusion most make is this: Whatever I want to do, God will give me the strength to do it. But, always remember this key principle of understanding Scripture: Context ultimately determines the meaning.
A Man and His Temptations – Lust
What’s one of the temptations faced by men that their wives often don’t understand? And what steps can a man take to resist, and even avoid, such a temptation?
Episode 2 Building a Legacy
Alexa and Zach discuss building a legacy with Ron.
ENGAGE: Supplying our Needs
The three-and-a-half-hour church service in the Mathare slum had come to an end, and our last speaking responsibility was over! I gathered with my traveling partners in a room where our host brought us Cokes. As much as I enjoy the stretching experiences of mission trips, I love getting back home. I looked forward to packing up and heading to the airport to begin the long journey back to Pittsburgh. But then, something caught my attention.
A Man and His Temptations – Anatomy of an Affair – Part 2
What are the barriers to satisfying sex in marriage…those roadblocks that can detour you or your partner into a disappointing affair?
PRAYER: Don’t Worry
When I was growing up, there was a plaque hanging on a wall in our house that read, “Don’t worry. It may never happen.” I passed that saying many times each day, and those words became branded on my brain. So, of course, I never worry. (I wish!)
A Man and His Temptations – Anatomy of an Affair – Part 1
Men, what are the warning signals that you could fall prey to an affair? And wives, do you understand how the men in your life are sexually wired by God?
PRAYER: He Provides
Some of you are reading this at a difficult economic time. Your business has shrunk. Your sales are down. Your customers are cutting back. Your salary has been reduced. Your position has been terminated. Many jobs in your company are gone, and the rumors are flying that more downsizing is coming. For some, the tough times have hit hard. For others, the tough times have hit home. Listen to the words of Jesus.
ENGAGE: Dependent on the Father
Prayer is a personal conversation with our Father. It should not be filled with clever Christian clichés or worn-out prayer phrases. It is fresh, real, and uninhibited—like any meaningful conversation in our lives. Using the Lord’s Prayer to learn how we are to pray, we see the principles of revering the person of God not only in quiet prayer time but also in the car on a backed-up road when we are in a hurry and in the interactions with our children at the end of the day when we are tired. We have considered our need to submit to the Father’s will. Now, we will focus on dependence.
ENGAGE: Talking to God
When Jesus taught us how to talk to the Father in what we call the Lord’s Prayer, he instructed us to pray, “your kingdom come.” Why did Jesus tell us to include this in our prayers? 1 Corinthians 15 helps us answer that question.
A Man and His Integrity – Part 2
Men, what can you leave for your children that will never fade and will enrich them forever?
ENGAGE: First Things First
Most people live for the stuff. Not always bad stuff, but stuff nonetheless. The career. The home. The school. The activities for the kids. The social group. The retirement plan. The weekend activities. The getaways. All the right stuff … just in the wrong order. When we live for stuff, at the end of the day, that’s exactly what we have—a bunch of stuff. Jesus says to flip the order.
A Man and His Integrity – Part 1
What does it mean to be a whole man…a man complete in himself and with God?
ENGAGE: Humility
When we pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, we are putting forth a risky offering. We are asking that God’s perfect will be worked through our lives. And we are placing ourselves in submission to that perfect will. For Jesus, that meant death—even death on a cross! What will that prayer mean for you? I don’t know what it will mean, but here are some things it could mean.
A Man and His Marriage – Part 2
By God’s grace you’ve been the best husband you know how to be. But now she’s gone. Not by her choice but God’s. Now what?
ENGAGE: Real Talk
When Jesus talked to his Father, the conversations were real and, and sometimes, raw. Check out today’s passage. Jesus prayed under the shadow and dread of the cross. He prayed with “loud cries and tears.” He didn’t recite prayers. Jesus shared his heart with the Father.
A Man and His Family
What do sons and their fathers need in order to be equipped to lead their families?
ENGAGE: Your Will Not Mine
Some people approach prayer with a list of demands. “God, I want you to do this. And when you get that done, here’s another thing. And sorry for the reminder, but you forgot to do the thing I asked for two days ago. I needed it … yesterday. In Jesus’ name. Amen.” Some even teach that praying with real faith is telling God what you want, when you want it, and that you will not take “no” for an answer. So…is praying, “Your will be done,” a cop-out? Let’s learn from Jesus.
A Man and His Marriage – Part 1
You want to be God’s man in your marriage. But just what does that mean? Is it spending time with your wife or spending time providing for her? And are those things mutually exclusive?