Mistakes in Gathering

. . . if anyone thinks he is something,  when he is nothing, he deceives himself—Galatians 6:3 When we men relent and finally accept that we’re designed for community with other men, we nearly always start with the wrong criteria for choosing which men. We often plot and single out guys that are cool or…


14 Principles for Studying the Bible

14 Principles for Studying the Bible August 10, 2023 by: Douglas Sean O’Donnell Dig Deeper How can you dig deeper into God’s Word? Understand it better? Apply it well? Keep these fourteen foundational Bible study principles in mind when you read. 1. Start with Prayer Starting with prayer might seem obvious, but it is incredibly…


With Whom Do You Gather?

With Whom Do You Gather? For where two or three are gathered . . . there am I among them—Matthew 18:20 We men often find it hard to gather with other men in Christian community. Calendars are full: “I just don’t have time for one more thing.” Pride is high: “I’m good . . .…


11 Reasons Jesus Is the Perfect Husband

11 Reasons Jesus Is the Perfect Husband August 09, 2023 by: Mike McKinley A Relationship with God How we carry out a relationship with God the Son? While [John] Owen argues that we live out our friendship with the Father with his love at the center, when it comes to the Son, it’s all about…


Romans 15:4 MSG -Our very lives singing in harmony

That’s exactly what Jesus did. He didn’t make it easy for himself by avoiding people’s troubles, but waded right in and helped out. “I took on the troubles of the troubled,” is the way Scripture puts it. Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us. God…