Christians are supposed to influence culture for the better, despite what many non-Christians might want. Richard Dawkins, the famous atheist professor at Oxford recently put signs on London busses stating that “There’s probably no God, now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Probably? Perhaps he is not too sure about his atheism or the bus company [...]

I read this quote from the daily devotional Our Daily Bread (October 23). Does it resemble an issue in our current American presidential election?  
 

In the 18th century, silhouettes (shadow profiles traced and cut from black paper) were a popular alternative to costly portraits. The word took its name from the French controller general of finance, Étienne [...]

We had a great time at the pavilion last Saturday, a bit cold and a little damp, but what is a man of steel without a little rust? It would be like having power tools without scratches on them! The saying, “I would rather burn out than rust out” perhaps means we should live life [...]

In America, we are way too busy… work, school, after school classes, scouts, baseball, cheerleading, swim practice, ballet, piano lessons, and the list goes on. We tend to over stimulate our kids and wonder why a peaceful evening at home with the family never happens. 
I found this in a recent HomeLife magazine: Since faith moves us [...]

I trust the week has gone well for you all. Our list of men has increased by five this week. Remember that the topics are not sequential, so coming back after missing a Saturday is quite easy, no catching up! 
Last Saturday I was challenged to find something on “balance.” Generally this could mean balancing all [...]

I want to thank you for your time this past Saturday morning; I trust it was worth it.
 
As you heard, the 12 of us came to the pavilion that day with various expectations and needs. The group may not be exactly what every man is seeking, but perhaps we will address concerns that affect us [...]

Today I read an article by Will Snipes that I wanted to pass along:
 
The middle school and high school years represent some of the most challenging years for a teen. Not only are academics in play, but all the other areas of teen development. These seven tips can help you stay connected to your teen [...]

There is a lot of good stuff in the August HomeLife magazine, especially on nurturing our marriages.
 
·     Keep dreaming together: When you share your hopes and dreams with your spouse, and when you dream about your future together, you are solidifying your commitment to each other.
·     Express your commitment in words: Write out your covenant [...]

Marriage is a pretty important institution, ordained and blessed by God in the very beginning. But life is hard and many marriages and families fall apart. How can the church address the issue of making stronger families? By making stronger marriages! With the movie recent release of Fireproof, I thought that we all could use [...]

You’ve heard some version of this story… a guy walks down the street and he falls into a deep hole where the walls are so steep he can’t get out. [ BluefishTV has a short video of this story ] How about using this version…
 
·     A physician passes by and the guy shouts up, “Hey buddy! Can you [...]