2016 is going to be remembered as the year we lost many American icons, personal friends, and family members. It begs the question, “What is going on!” In Proverbs 22:1 Solomon says “A good name is rather to be chosen that riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold.” What is left behind are two things, the personal belongings… Read more →
Choose Love, Let God Change Their Heart!
Did you ever think a group of men would come together to talk about love? Jesus gave a strong statement on love in John 15:12, “My command is this: Love one another as I have loved you.” And then, when asked by a Pharisaic lawyer, ‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law?’ Jesus answered him with, “’You shall… Read more →
You Cain’t Always Get what You Want – Lesson 5 Wrap
One of the world’s great philosophers, well at least he was great songwriter, once penned “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes your get what you need.” In singing along with these lyrics it began to dawn on me that there was a lot of truth there but it also raised some questions. Do you… Read more →
To the Core of My Being – Lesson 4 Wrap
Indiana Jones and that fantastic fedora of adventure! We talked about the many different hats we wear as men – the hats of husband, son, father, boss, employee, etc. We also wear the hat of accomplishment. We often mistake busyness and accomplishments for quality in our many roles. It is important to define those beliefs that to the core of… Read more →
IDP Initiative in Kurdistan Iraq
Dear friends in ministry, This summer a unique opportunity came to me/us to help 125,000 Iraqi Christian families who have been displaced by ISIS in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq. The connection is truly a “God thing” which I’m glad to explain when you have some time. At present there are 1.8 million IDPs (internally displaced people) in the Kurdistan region who… Read more →
Pride Comes Before the Fall, Lesson 3 Wrap
It is good to once and a while pause and reflect – to take a personal inventory of where we stand in various areas of life. Professionally we have regular reviews and evaluations. An annual physical keeps our health in check. But what about our spiritual life? Do you take time to stop and reflect on how you are doing.… Read more →
Motivate Your Child Seminar on November 11th
“Motivate Your Child” Seminar coming on November 11 An outstanding Christian parenting seminar will be held in Bloomington on Friday evening, November 11. The seminar is from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 2200 South High Street, just a block north of Child’s Elementary School. The speakers will be Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, MSN, from the National… Read more →
Nice Start, Let’s Get Going – Lesson 2 Wrap
I celebrated my 60th birthday last week. Instead of being discouraged, I’ve resolved to build on my Axiom mindset of “Nice Start, Let’s Get Going.” Let me unpack that for a second. Over the years I’ve learned a lot. I wish like crazy I could rewind the clock to my 20’s but with the insight, wisdom and knowledge I have… Read more →
The Axiom’s Are Coming
Coming September 13th The Men’s Life 2016-17 season will kick off on Tuesday, September 13th. We are excited about this year’s focus. Whether we know it or not, we all have short phrases or ideas that guide our life. We’re calling them “axioms.” Some are straight out of the Bible – Do not depend on your own understanding. Others are… Read more →
Speckled, Spotted and Streaked – Lesson 17 Wrap
Jacob was a tireless worker. Even when his employer (who was his uncle Laban) was dishonest in his dealings with him, Jacob kept working hard while his less-than-ethical uncle kept prospering. When Jacob had had enough of this abuse, he asked Laban if he could take his family and leave. At this point Jacob had 11 children, 2 wives, a… Read more →