Bible Passage: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and …
Doing Hard Things (Together)
Bible Passage: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’” …
Men Holding Hands?
Bible Passage: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15 NIV) Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-21 In 2003, I traveled to Ghana. I’ll never forget the culture …
If Only I Could Find the Right Friends…
Bible Passage: “Love one another…” (John 13:34 NIV) Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If only I could find the right friends… Growing up, my older brother and his best friend …
Wounds from a Friend
Bible Passage: “You are the man.” (2 Samuel 12:7a NIV) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 During a Sabbatical year, my family lived with one of my best friends, Josh, and …
Friends of God Together
Bible Passage: “And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.” (1 Samuel 23:16 NIV) Scripture Reading: John 15:1-17 Think of a few …
The Brother We’re All Looking For
Bible Passage: “And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.” (1 Samuel 18:3 NIV) Scripture Reading: John 13:34-35 I once heard a sermon series called …
If Only Jonathan Had Lived…
Bible Passage: “I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.” (2 Samuel 1:26 …
The Loneliness of Shame
Bible Passage: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but …
“Real Men…”
Bible Passage: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble …
