It was my first time wearing a real baseball jersey, and I was extremely proud of myself. That pride quickly turned to shame when, near the end of the game, …
Living as Men in a “Post-Truth” World
When I was ten years old, I jumped off a building, convinced I could fly. Every man has a story like this at some point in his life. You can …
As Men’s Bodies Get Older
The changes as men get older! When you think of “change” as it relates to your aging, what are the things that come to mind? For some, change can be …
Why Men Need the Sabbath
Some men are great mechanics. They know vehicles and what needs to be done for them to function at their best. These men are like magicians; overalls are their robes, …
5 Pathways to Peace When Stressed
“There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” – Henry Kissinger If you have ever felt that adding one more thing to your life is …
Lessons in Love from the Song of Solomon
In the natural world, seasons come and go in a perpetual cycle. No man finds himself asking, “What if this year, things are different? What if this time, the winter …
Finding a Work/Life Balance
When we think about “work” and “life,” those two words are deeply relatable to most men. If you’re reading this, those words have probably already got you thinking about your …
What Grieving Men Need Most (and Least)
For over 30 years, I was a pastor caring for people experiencing grief and loss. But it wasn’t until Nancy, my wife of 40 years, died that I truly discovered …
3 Callings God Gives to Single Men
First, a confession: Men’s ministries have not always done well ministering to “singleness.” No doubt they teach and practice much concerning masculinity that has nothing to do with one’s relationship …
Should a Christian Man Love His Country?
Should a Christian man love his country? Short answer: Of course. (With a great big Jesus-centered “but…”) As for the longer answer: I. Am. Canadian. (Hey Canadian men—remember this guy? …