Standing at the Gates

All I could do was stand there. I tried to keep my eyes closed, but it was as though they were forced open. The gates were a distance off, but they looked larger than anything I had ever seen. The bridge just before them was falling apart and went on for miles. Jagged rocks lined […]

The Priority Challenge

Recently I have run into some brothers in Christ that have been struggling. By struggling, I mean they just can’t get their thoughts straight. The issues can stem from current situations, past struggles, or the daily events of their world getting in the way. At first, I didn’t know how to approach this issue. What […]

Strong as Tungsten

First discovered in 1781 and finally perfected in 1783, tungsten became a material much stronger than your average steel. Despite its strong characteristics, it didn’t play a major role until World War II. Its robust nature and very high melting point made it key in the arms business back then. Tungsten has also been called […]

Book Review: Man Up God’s Way!

MAN UP! BECOMING A GODLY MAN IN AN UNGODLY WORLD is a book I recently had the pleasure of reading. It was written by author and speaker Jody Burkeen. So why read it? The book starts out with a powerful testimony about the journey Jody had to go through to truly find God. It’s a testimony of […]

Book Review: Manvotionals

WHAT MAKES A MAN A MAN? Today’s culture makes it difficult to define what true manliness looks like anymore. Commercials on the television are putting out ads with well dressed men, tall and handsome to promote a cologne titled “Man Up“. Is this really what “manning up” is all about? The smell? Is the man […]

Manturity Marriage Quotes Vol. 2

I love being married and God has blessed me with a beautiful wife. Through this union, I have now been blessed with strong son. So what do you like or enjoy about marriage? What are some ways your life has benefited from your marriage? Feel free to share some of your thoughts in the comments […]

stand up and LEAD!

“YOU DON’T HAVE A CHOICE!” These were my final words at the end of my plea to my buddy sitting reluctantly in front of me. When your conversations have to take place in a small cafe; your words are only allowed to get so loud. I raised my arms up and put my hands behind […]

On The Floor

My legs were tired from working out the week before. There were 100 other men around me and the last thing I felt like doing was putting my knees on the floor and bowing before the Father. We were all instructed to get on our knees though and that is what I proceeded to do. […]

Become A Marriage Conference Man

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending and even co-hosting a marriage conference at our home Church. My wife and I were asked to assist an older couple with the process a few months ago and we signed up. The conference was based on the material titled ‘The Art of Marriage‘. It consisted of […]

Review: Boot Camp for New Dads

As some of you may know, my wife and I had our first child in January. We were very excited and also very nervous, or at least I was. We attended some pre-baby classes that our hospital provided. Men, be sure to attend these classes with your wife and pay attention! No matter how good […]