Manly Quote From Theodore Roosevelt

"Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with 

those poor timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."

- Theodore Roosevelt

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.

A Champion Among Us

 

Here's a great word from my good friend, Herb Devine, to encourage and celebrate the gift of being a Dad!

There's a champion in disguise among us.....it is likely this champion is not obvious to you. His deeds are courageous and life changing for those to whom he gives his life. He is disguised as a father. His humble cloak conceals his greatness, yet his deeds,in all likelihood, will form the character of the next generation.

His deeds include wiping noses and changing diapers, teaching his boys to work and his girls to guard their dignity. His job description includes providing a wall of protection, to guard his children's hearts; yet he must lead them to greater challenges--which at times seems more than they can bear, with in mind, the day will come in which he will not be there. This unnoticed hero is doing the vital work of instilling virtue, honor, and courage deep within the hearts of those who look to him for guidance. Their minds recall his praise, his encouragement, his challenge, and his correction for decades.

He must be in disguise because if the strength of his influence captured the public eye, they might tempt him away from his duty to his children for less noble endeavors. Giving all his strength and crying out for more, he does the arduous, often overlooked task, of being a dad. He may not receive the praise of a speech well given, a corporation built, or wealth accumulated--he may not receive our notice for his great physique, golf course tan or the sports car in his garage--but he is still a champion. He is a father. Without him, our culture will fall.

Best Wishes on this Father's Day!

Thanks, Herb!

Good reads on the subject include:

Basic Training: The Biblical Man

This is a phenomenal message delivered by Mark Driscoll a few years back. Great food for thought for men of all ages, and for ladies as well, since you all have to deal with us, for better or for worse!

For more Training & Instruction on Biblical Manhood, visit The Male Domain's Resource Page by clicking here! A few recommendations on the subject would be:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Missional Monday

 

Ed Stetzer has authored many books including, Breaking the Missional Code: Your Church Can Become a Missionary in Your Community, Comeback Churches, and Planting Missional Churches. In his book, Breaking the Missional Code, he writes:

Missiology is birthed from our understanding of who Jesus is. Jesus said, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you" (John 20:21). Who Christ is and how he is sent matters. How we do mission flows from our understanding of God's mission and directs our missiology. How we do church is grounded in Scripture but applied in culture. Thus we have the intersection of who Jesus is and what he has sent us to do (Christology); the forms and strategies we use to to most effectively expand the kingdom where we are sent (missiology); and the expression of the New Testament church that is most appropriate in this context (ecclesiology). [1]

Some things to consider as we continue on our journey's for the LORD...