Encouragement for Men

Retirement. It seems like people’s entire lives center around this word. However, by God’s grace, we can make a difference for His kingdom right up until the day we go to be with Him.

Do you exaggerate? Bend the truth? Be purposefully vague? "Little white lies" may seem harmless, but they are actually a sin. Let's talk about honoring God with truthfulness.

DEVOTION: Have you heard someone shout “The devil made me do it!” when trying to explain away a sin? Whether in jest or not, this is not exactly a true statement. In actuality, we can resist temptation and have victory over the flesh when we follow Jesus' example.

Have you considered the importance of presenting the right kind of model for your children? There is a source of wisdom that shares all the qualities of a godly man and dad ... and how you can attain them. 

DEVOTION: Dad, your children are observing your life, logging your activities, and repeating your actions, whether good or bad. And the results of a father’s influence will show up in children at some point in the future. Make sure you are having a godly impact.

DEVOTION: To encourage you along the process of being a man after God’s own heart, here are 4 steps to help you being a great dad!

Husbands, God is asking that both your wife and you be growing spiritually. Here's a list of things you can do to help both of you.

It’s a fact of life. Real life is filled with disappointments, tragedies, heartaches, and just plain old struggles. Yet God gives us a gift within our suffering. 

Trust is fragile. It is slowly obtained over time, but it can be lost in an instant. Begin to build trust and encourage your spouse with these qualities. 

You may conclude that it’s not possible for you to follow God because of some of your past actions. But you and I must never forget one thing: God looked at David’s heart. And that’s where God is going to look in our lives, too. When it comes to becoming a person after God’s own heart, we can count on the grace of God.

If you knew you were going to die in the near future, what informa­tion would you want to pass on, and who would you want to pass it on to? Let's look at Paul's last letter for inspiration!

For almost the first decade of our marriage, Jim and I were lost and confused—and miserable! We had little or no peace in our home. Arguments abounded. One thing led to another until we each were going our own way. Jim was consumed with his job. I was attending classes and obtaining a license in […]

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