Bible Passage: “…Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab…” (Matthew 1:5) Scripture Reading: Ruth 4:1-22 Over this last week, we have looked at different stereotypes of authentic manhood, …
The Wrestler
Bible Passage: “So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” (Genesis 32:24) Scripture Reading: Genesis 32:1-32 I loved watching wrestling as a kid. The ring. …
The Firefighter
Bible Passage: “In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah…” (2 Samuel 11:14) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-39 Firefighters have tough jobs, and whatever …
The Builder
Bible Passage: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:24-29 Happy New Year from Impactus! May your 2025 be blessed …
The Bullfighter
Bible Passage: “Judah recognized them and said, “She is more righteous than I…” (Genesis 38:26) Scripture Reading: Genesis 38:1-30 One of the toughest “manly” jobs is the bullfighter. Those guys …
The Carpenter
Bible Passage: “Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother…” (Luke 2:34) Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Carpentry is a manly thing. Working with tools and caring for the …
Being Authentic Men
Bible Passage: “Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side, a man of standing from the clan of Elimelek, whose name was Boaz.” (Ruth 2:1, emphasis added) Scripture Reading: …
Joy in the Father’s Heart
Bible Passage: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation…” (Psalm 51:12) Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Boating question: When is the right time to adjust your rudder? Boating answer: As …
Joy in Victory
Bible Passage: “…and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18) Scripture Reading: Esther 8:1-17 Okay, men, let’s be …
Joy in the Pain
Bible Passage: “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2) Scripture …