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Prison, Chains, and Heart Attacks: A Man’s Call to Inconvenient Friendship
While in chains, Paul wrote to Timothy about men turning their backs on him. But he also reminded him of the power of having a true friend in hard times. How do we leave fair-weather friendship behind, and why is it critical to our lives as disciples?
Put On Your Oxygen Mask Before Assisting Others
Recently I visited an 82-year-old friend from the past. He was feeling low. When we finally got down to why, it was this: he had lost his sense of purpose. How does that happen, and how can we make sure it doesn’t happen to us? He had run out of “spiritual oxygen.”
Permission to Speak Freely
Paul spent more than a decade with Timothy as brothers, co-laborers, and, in a spiritual sense, father and son. He had permission to speak freely into his life. The truth Paul shared with him about hope, suffering, and shame impacts us and our relationships in profound ways…
Standing in the Gap for the Spiritually Fatherless
Paul recognizes in his letter the faith of Timothy’s mother and grandmother. Who’s missing? His father. And so Paul became his spiritual father. Just as Paul did for Timothy, we, too, are called to stand in the gap for young men who need a spiritual father. But how?
Paul and Timothy: A Better Way to Disciple Men
Could you disciple someone? Are you qualified? What would it look like? You might be surprised. This week we start a new series on 2 Timothy, a letter from Paul to Timothy that is full of lessons that reveal a better way to disciple men.
Are You and Your Wife on the Same Team?
Which best describes your marriage: 1) we’re on the same team, or 2) we’re competing against each other? This Valentine’s Day, here are some tips to get back on, or stay on, the same team—today and in the days ahead, ’til death do you part.
Mountain Guides and Spiritual Fathers
What does it take to climb the highest peaks in the world? You need a guide with the experience and know-how to get you to the summit. You can learn a lot about discipleship from a mountain guide, including the most critical factor of all.
No Man Left Behind: Model, Method, and Mindset
When a man comes to church for help, we need to be ready for him, because it’s a tragedy if he shows up and we aren’t. For 20 years, we’ve been training leaders to be ready for men through No Man Left Behind: a model, method, and mindset.
Are You Hurting?
The psalmist gives us a glimpse into his dark night of the soul with six questions he asks God—questions every hurting man has no doubt asked. As I find myself in my own season of suffering, I’m being reminded of deep truths along the way.
Do Everything in Love
Amid mistreatment, Paul showed love to the Corinthians and told them to do everything in love. How? In this current era where the “clap back” reigns supreme, one principle can radically change our response to offense, conflict, and anger.
How to Do a Simple Men’s Event
Your church doesn’t have to go all in on a big weekend event to make a big impact on men. You can jumpstart discipleship by giving men an opportunity to gather, connect, and take their right next step with this simple men’s event format.
9 Ways We Can Support You in the New Year
Whether you’re setting church ministry goals or reflecting on personal areas for growth, we’re here for New Year support. This week, we’ve pulled together articles and tools to help get you where you want to go in 2022, for God’s glory.