Men, we often don’t lead our families as we should. I sense that most wives are aching for their husbands to be the spiritual driver in the home. Most of the time we drift and outsource that leadership somewhere else. The Courageous movie will challenge each husband and father to make a resolution… to be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Saturday November 5, 2011 was one of the most joyful and proud days of my life: our son Stephen married the love of his life, Alicia Ingram. Words can’t express the joy I have in my heart that Stephen has such a wonderful young woman who loves him, perhaps more than Kim and I do. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I really like Jeff Foxworthy, and here are a few humorous tips for the married men who are asking if they need to work on their romance.
How does one go from a good marriage to a great marriage? A husband and wife must never lose their commitment to each other. This commitment to both your mate and your marriage goes deeper than romantic love. It empowers you to keep an unbreakable covenant with your marriage partner regardless of unexpected circumstances. Our […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Although everyone has three God-given inner needs (for love, significance, and security), God designed the husband to have a greater need for significance, while the wife is uniquely created with a deeper need for security. A crucial element in the marriage relationship is becoming aware of your partner’s desires and learning to meet them creatively. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Many people enter marriage expecting “personal payoffs.” Eventually, these unrealistic expectations become lost hopes and dreams that grow a root of bitterness. Hebrews 12:15 states, “See to it that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Couples expect marriage will always provide: Love and acceptance Affection and sexual intimacy A loving […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
God uses marriage as a chisel to chip away your character flaws. Rick Warren once tweeted something like “marriage is the original on the job training.” The only guidebook is the Bible, and so many people don’t crack it open. God intends both partners to move from selfish to sacrificial behavior, reflecting the sacrificial love […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In an age when many young people choose to live together rather than actually “tie the knot,” the question is always raised, “why?” What is the point of marriage? Why is marriage such a big deal? What are God’s Purposes for Marriage? The first reason that the Bible gives for the existence of marriage is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I always want to pass on relevant information that I run across, and for the Men of Steel, it generally has to do with being the best husbands and fathers we can be. The following information is from June Hunt, the founder and CEO of Hope for the Heart: Why do some marriages endure and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There can be conflict in any relationship, and marriage is no exception. I discovered this video which accurately describes the source of conflict in marriage. Enjoy.
"The biggest deterrent to growth in most churches is lack of confidence in God's supernatural power to grow His church. We are obsessed with our own responsibility to find resources for growth. When our natural resources seem limited, our vision shrinks and we accept mediocrity. We can't grow the church, but God can! We don't have the resources, but He does! "
(Ken Hemphill, Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur)
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace." (Acts 20:24)
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