Bible Passage: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”)…” (Acts 4:36 NIV) Scripture Reading: Acts 9:1-31 NIV When I was in middle …

Bible Passage: “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24 NIV) Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 …

Bible Passage: “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to …

Bible Passage: “…encourage the disheartened…” (1 Thessalonians 5:14) Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. And no one knew that better than the apostle Paul. …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …