Man In The Mirror Blog

We often hear that men lack emotion. In our years of experience working with men, nothing could be farther from the truth. There ARE, however, things we can do to be emotionally healthier, and they are intricately connected to dealing with anger.

As I reflect on the past two months of launching the beta test for Spiritual Fathers, what I’ve observed has me dreaming about what God is going to do through Christian men who are boldly growing in awareness, ownership, and hope—and how it impacts us all.

Many men have heart problems of a spiritual nature. In some cases, it’s slow-progressing disease, while for others, the need for heart surgery is urgent. In my 20s, I was one of these men who desperately needed the core affections of his heart changed.

We don’t often talk about setting boundaries in discipleship relationships. At first glance, the concept may seem foreign or even uncharitable. But if we want to build meaningful relationships that last and bear fruit, good boundaries are essential.

Today, young men are a click away from the best sermons, podcasts, and commentaries in the world. But what’s harder to find are the authentic relationships that provide fertile soil for real growth and change. If you’re an older man, you can change that.

Do you long to leave a legacy but aren’t sure how? Often, all it takes to make an impact are the simple acts of showing up and caring. This week, Brett Clemmer takes a look at the men who made a difference during some of his most formative years.