The idea of “leaving it all on the field” or, in my case as a former high school wrestler, “leaving it all on the mat” isn’t a new one in our culture. Even those of us who were not athletes understand what it means to give everything you’ve got to family, career, marriage, and other relationships. The hard part is the “everything” part. It’s always felt so … comprehensive. What … [Read more...]
9 Lies Satan Tells Every Man
by Jay Dennis Jesus exposes man’s number one enemy in John 8:44. He said: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Lying is Satan’s number one … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Move from Your Past to God’s Promises
Our past. As we each live a new day, we leave a day behind. We can get caught up in what was or what might have been “if only things were different,” but this focus means we forget. When we hold onto our past, we neglect to cling to God’s promises. In his new study No More Excuses (following the Kingdom Men Rising movie), Tony Evans helps believers focus on God’s promises. … [Read more...]
Kingdom Men Rising: No More Excuses
On April 29th, the documentary film Kingdom Men Rising will hit theaters nationwide for a two night event with a message that our culture desperately needs right now. As the second theatrical release from LifeWay Films, Kingdom Men Rising offers a reorientation of masculinity – what it should be rather than how society has defined it. This theatrical release co-created with … [Read more...]
Practical Ways to Bless Your Children
by Jay Dennis Blessing your child is one of the most important acts you will do as a dad. In the Old Testament the blessing is spoken about 415 times, demonstrating the importance of it. Bless means to speak well of by the words you say and the way you say it. In the Bible there are four types of blessing: God to His people; from people to God; the blessing of God over a … [Read more...]