Don't Grow Weary...

An encouraging word to parents in our 3rd video blog. Happy Palm Sunday to everyone, and hope you all have a wonderful and safe Holy Week!

Our Children's Reputations

I recently started Vlogging in the hopes of being able to interact with you, my readers, more. I'm new at this, so it will take some time to work out the kinks, and improve upon my skills. My wife and other lady friends have already said I need to smile more, so I'll keep that in mind! :-)

Share your thoughts, and let me know what you think. Also, if you have any ideas on a topic you'd like me to cover, or have a question you'd like me to answer as a Vlog, please let me know. Thanks, and God Bless...

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The Male Domain's YouTube Channel

I've been wanting to Vlog for quite some time, and finally made my desires a reality. (For those unfamiliar, the word 'Vlog' is short or 'Video Log' just like 'Blog' is short for 'Web Log.) I posted my Inaugural Vlog recently and hope to post up a Vlog about once a week or so.

My first one is an introductory post and is a bit longer than I wanted, and will be sure to shorten them in the future. I hope to Vlog about various topics and will be looking for ideas to tackle from you, my readers. So if you have some thoughts on topics, let me know.

You can subscribe to our YouTube channel and will get new videos as they get released, by visiting us at The Male Domain's YouTube Channel. Thanks, you all, and be blessed!

PS --There's a little box in bottom right hand corner of our side bar that will show our newest video postings as well!

Gospel-Centered Hip Hop W/Eric Mason, Lecrae, and Trip Lee

Gospel-Centered Hip Hop from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.

The Goodness of the Gospel

Are you a good person? 

Before you answer, let me share a passage with you;

"None is righteous, no, not one;
 no one understands;
   no one seeks for God.
All have turned aside; together they have become worthless;
   no one does good,
   not even one."

-Romans 3: 10-12

The word of God is sobering and spot on. If the words above bother you because you actually believe people are essentially good,  and that humans aren't as bad as the Bible says they are, your being bothered is simply evidence that the above passage is true.

If you're honest with yourself, in the depths of your own soul, you know you're not a good person. You get mad easily, you don't always give to those in need, you don't live in the ghetto even though you can, you don't like being made fun of, you don't love everyone equally, you're a bit prejudice, you don't like Whites, or Blacks, or Latinos, or Asians, or some-other type of ethnicity. I don't say this to bash you, I just want you to be open and transparent with yourself, and with God.

O' Wretched Man That I Am

People tell me I'm a "good man" from time to time just because I take care of my family; i.e., spending time with my kids, taking them out to visit people and places, living with them, working to support them, and loving my wife. How shallow is it to say I'm "good" without knowing my heart....

Well, God knows my heart, and we see what he thinks of humans who are seeking to be good on their own. God doesn't call anyone "good" in the Bible, in the same we say people are good. God knows that apart from giving your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, He has no choice but to sentence you to eternal damnation because He is a 'just and holy' God.

^"And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." -Revelation 20:15

Revelation 20:15 is a very sobering verse, isn't it. It states the fact that all will be judged, and that any hoping or desiring to enter into eternal bliss, must have their names written in a special book known as 'the book of life.' God has set the rules for eternity and no one has the authority to change them. Not Buddha, not Mohamed, nor any other religious figure who has ever made an appearance in the landscape of human history. The God of the Bible has said that "anyone" wishing to be saved for all eternity MUST have their names written in the book of life.

The Good of the Gospel

So, the million dollar question is: How does one get their name written in the book of life? Here's how the Bible says it happen...

^"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." -Acts 4:12 (Referring to Jesus Christ in context)

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 8: 37-39

"The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." -Romans 10: 8-10

No matter how you've lived to this point in your life, God extends an offer of salvation to you....

Will you accept?

Be blessed

If you haven't seen this, I think you'll find truth in it.....

Getting Out

I had the honor of listening to this talk live at The Gospel Coalition's National Conference with some friends. Tim Keller gives some very good insight that can speak to you and your situation!

Getting Out - Tim Keller - TGC 2011 from The Gospel Coalition on Vimeo.

Remembering 'Memorial Day'

This Memorial Day, take a minute to remember those who have given their lives to preserve our freedom, and if you know a Veteran, give them a hand shake and a hardy Thank You!

"Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery." (From the Memorial Day History website)

Visit the above website to learn more of the history behind the day, and may you and your family have a truly blessed Memorial Day this year. Here's a nice video to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice...

Man Gives His Life to Save His Wife's in Joplin Tornado

The Male Domain pays honor and bow it's sword to this husband
for doing his duty and saving his wife.

In a world where men disgrace and abandon woman far too often,

let us remember that the LORD has put into the hearts of men

a sense of duty that enables one to be courageous in the face of death....

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Don Lansaw, we salute you....

What Real Men Do

We have lost what the true definition of what it means to be a real man today---Driscoll does a great job reminding us!

Why I Hate Religion

Mark Driscoll shares why he hates religion versus a true relationship with Jesus Christ.

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What About Socialization?

My family runs a blog aimed at encouraging homeschoolers called The Homeschool Corner, and thought you might enjoy this funny video my wife posted there this morning about the silly questions we homeschoolers have to answer about "socialization."

Hope you enjoy; click here to view!

Mark Driscoll on 'Twilight'

If you've bought into the whole 'Twilight is alright' mentality, you may want to reconsider. Dad's, have you been passive about allowing your children to see the movies from this series, thinking they're harmless because "everyone else" is watching them? If you have, consider what is said during this sermon snippet...

Voddie Baucham from 'Desiring God' '06

Dear Mr. Obama...

As a Veteran myself, I understand where this Veteran is coming from...

"Give Me Your Eyes" - 9-11 Tribute by Brandon Heath

"Uniqueness in Christ" by Erwin McManus, Catalyst Conference

Erwin McManus - Jesus Wept...

John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel...

Family Driven Education...

Great perspective on Education from Voddie Baucham!

The Consequences of Feminism...w/ Dr. Voddie Baucham

If you're not familiar with Dr. Voddie Baucham, you will be in the coming years.

He's one of Christendom's brightest Pastors and is gaining momentum quickly in the arena of ideas. He challenges the norm and calls Christ's people back to the bible, as unpopular as that might be.

-Quick note** He's speaking at Moody's Founders Week in Feb'08.