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Are You a Man of Your Word?
Posted by on May 18, 2012
Is it important to be a man of your word? Are white lies okay?
When Xavier Alvarez introduced himself at a meeting in 2007, he probably didn’t realize he was about to commit a federal crime. “I’m a retired Marine of 25 years,” he told the other water district board members in Pomona, California. “I retired in the year 2001. Back in 1987, I was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. I got...
World Peace Suspended!
Posted by on April 30, 2012
Los Angeles Laker Metta World Peace reminds us of the pitfalls of a lack of self-control. It’s an important character trait that all Christian men must build.
After NBA Commissioner David Stern reviewed the tape of Los Angeles basketball star Metta World Peace celebrating an impressive dunk by dropping Oklahoma City’s James Harden to the floor with an “accidental” vicious elbow, he promptly...
Becoming a Better HUSBAND
Posted by on April 19, 2012
Husbands and future husbands have a great responsibility. How can we do a better job in this essential biblical role?
Disclaimer time. I’m not claiming to be a great husband. As my wife and I celebrate the 27th anniversary of our engagement this week, I marvel at her patience and support and endurance through my mistakes and quirks and sins. I also know that I need to improve. Hence this...
Men and Maturity: The Traumas and Triumphs of Aging
Posted by on March 8, 2012
Are old men destined to be grumpy? What did God want us to learn from the aging process?
If we men live out our natural lives, one thing is sure—we’ll get old. It’s 100 percent certain.
Bible heroes weren’t exempt from the traumas of aging
Isaac, at perhaps the age of 137, was blind, and he lived to the age of 180 in that condition (Genesis 27:1-2; 35:27-29). Jacob, near death at the age...
Linsanity, March Madness and the Mardi Gras Mentality
Posted by on February 20, 2012
Why do some men go crazy for whatever their latest obsession is? If we work hard, is that an excuse to be allowed to go a little crazy sometimes?
First, a couple of disclaimers. Lest anyone misunderstand, I love basketball. I’m not very good at it, and I don’t have time to watch many games any more, but that doesn’t keep me from waking up from a dream leaping for a rebound or shooting a...
