I recently read an article, Pastors and Social Media by Jonathan Leeman that I found helpful. Leeman's target audience is pastors, but the application is undoubtedly beyond those who are pastors. I will summarize it in this post, but I encourage you to read the entire article for yourself. Leeman begins by discussing five unique dynamics of … Continue reading Using Social Media
Just Say No
Do you remember Nancy Reagan’s war against drugs? “Just Say No!” was the advised response for when offered drugs. Between her campaign and the fire department’s “Stop, Drop, and Roll", I fully expected to be daily offered drugs while spontaneously combusting. I was recently talking with a good friend and mentor. He is about 16 … Continue reading Just Say No
Christian Man Academy
One of the purposes of this blog is to point you to content that could be beneficial to you as a Christian man. One such resource is called Christian Man Academy by David Murray. I encourage you to check it out. I first became aware of David Murray through a book he wrote called Reset. … Continue reading Christian Man Academy
Bible Memory
I grew up attending a church that used the AWANA children’s ministry. I was in the first Cubbie class (3 to 5 yr olds) at my church and continued in the program all the way through the 7th grade, earning just about every award along the way. The patches, ribbons, and trophies I earned then … Continue reading Bible Memory
Integrity
Integrity is best measured by our actions when no one else is around. One of the greatest threats to our integrity is pornography. The accessibility to pornography is the easiest it has ever been, and the effects of it on our society and homes is staggering. I don’t think I have to spend time convincing … Continue reading Integrity