8 Bags of Gold
When the Lord returns, we will be held accountable for our stewardship of His provision. Matthew 25 gives us insight into how God entrusts His children with resources—and expects faithfulness in return. Jesus tells the story of three men, each given bags of gold based on their abilities. Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who...
Our Identity & By Whose Authority
Identity and authority are key to a man’s success and walk with the Lord. Therefore, we must not lose sight of our identity—and who has authority over our lives. In Mark 5, we find a man who had lost his identity through the power of sin. His life was given over to the authority of the enemy of God, Satan....
Kicking Against the Goads!
If you grew up on a farm, you may know what a goad is. It is a long stick with two metal hooks at the end, used to direct or prod oxen or cattle to keep them in a straight line while working the fields. Goads were also used to keep oxen from falling into ditches, where they could break...
Grace & Sonship
Men, we want to be good and do good for those around us. Yet deep down, we all know there is a struggle within us that we cannot fix on our own. The challenge is this: we were born into sin. At birth, before we ever had a choice, we were governed by our sin nature. This inner nature wars against...
Reconciled Ambassadors
We did not just stumble upon God, nor did we just find Him–NO! We were called, chosen, saved, transformed, and assigned a role. Many a man has pondered whether God is a personal God and whether He has a specific purpose for each of us. As we study His very words, we discover that He is not only personally interested...
Still Here
As men of God, we live out two realities: our life on earth and our heavenly destination. When we are first saved and begin the earthly part of our journey, we can still fear–and even doubt–what lies ahead. Death often comes with a certain amount of fear. But as we grow in our faith through the Word of God, we...
Charged Batteries
Jesus, sent by the Father, came in grace and truth. Through Him, we not only have salvation but guidance. His grace covers all our sins. Every sin that men have committed has now been washed away once we believe in the name of Jesus. When we are saved, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit, meaning God now resides in...
Not Just a Manger
Before the heavens and earth were created, God knew us. Jesus, the Son of God, being at the right hand of the Father, was given authority over the heavens and earth. And He, from the beginning of time, knew our names. We not only live in His creation, but we are also His creation, called and named for a special...
The Gift of a Life Jacket
A few years ago, I flew to Texas to see family, and two questions kept replaying in my mind—questions I’m confident would get similar answers from all of us: Have you ever sinned? And are you comfortable sharing your faith with others? In just a few hours of travel, I crossed paths with thousands of people—TSA lines, airport lounges, flights,...