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: …
The Stage for Everything That Follows
Bible Passage: “So (Joseph) got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.” (Matthew 2:21) Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:19-23 It is the end of Christmas …
Not Exactly According to Plan
Bible Passage: “When (the wise men) had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to …
Behold the Lord
Bible Passage: “Moved by the Spirit, (Simeon) went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law …
Fear Not
Bible Passage: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:10) Scripture Reading: Luke …