When was the last time you talked about Jesus with a non-Christian? If you are like the majority of Christians, it’s probably been a while. According to a study from …
How to Create a Culture of Healthy Masculinity
The tension between genders is as old as humanity.
If you go back to Genesis 3, you will see the fallout of the curse of sin on the world as Adam and Eve hide (v. 8), stop taking responsibility for themselves (v. 9-13), and even start having a battle for control in their relationship (v. 16).
Since that time, we have faced the challenge of creating a healthy culture for expressing being male and female.
When God’s Way Doesn’t Seem to Work
Bible Passage: “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18 CSB) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:16-21; 1 Peter 5:7 One of the most frustrating things …
Taking the Right Posture
Bible Passage: “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” (Ephesians 4:32 CSB) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32 The most difficult part …
Making the First Move
Bible Passage: “…First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:24 CSB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 A lot of …
Your Ministry to Men…and Women?
In the early days of the Men’s Ministry movement of the 1990s, I was standing outside the old Silverdome near Detroit, Michigan, when something happened that stunned me. An airplane …
What’s My Starting Point?
Bible Passage: “First take the beam of wood out of your eye …” (Matthew 7:5 CSB) Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:1-5; 1 John 1:9 Yesterday, we looked at how the source of conflict …
Why Do Relationships Fracture?
Bible Passage: “What is the source of wars and fights among you?” (James 4:1 CSB) Scripture Reading: James 4:1-10 If you are like most people, when a relationship breaks down, you tend …
Who is My Real Enemy?
Bible Passage: “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood …” (Ephesians 6:12 CSB) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 Do you ever feel like the person you’ve had a falling out with …
The Tragedy of Broken Relationships
Bible Passage: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” (Genesis 2:18 CSB) Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:8-25; Genesis 3:1-24 Is there anything more life-giving than healthy relationships? They reduce anxiety …