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The Cruel Lies of Fatherlessness

This might sound harsh, but it is the truth… Your father abandoned you because of his own sinful selfish desires. His sin led him not to value you, his precious child and responsibility, as he should.  It was sin not to protect and provide for you, to be present and rescue you if needed.  It… more The Cruel Lies of Fatherlessness

Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness – Be the Man God Intended You to Be

The bond between a father and son is unique and unrivaled. A father is his son’s first hero, and a boy often grows up wanting to be just like him. Tragically, this connection, ideally grounded in love and security, is often unraveled by circumstances beyond a precious son’s control. In America today, more than 25… more Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness – Be the Man God Intended You to Be

Biblical Forgiveness

It’s not optional for the Christian So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. ~ Colossians… more Biblical Forgiveness

“Fine” Isn’t Good Enough

God made you for more. “How’re you doing?” “Fine.” It’s a routine exchange that is parroted millions of times every day all across our nation. But are we really fine? How much damage is happening because we – men, especially – refuse to admit when we’re not fine? Have we taken the time to consider… more “Fine” Isn’t Good Enough

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.”

Romans 5:6-10 (ESV)