The Purpose of Marriage, Part 2
Same-sex marriage was perhaps the most contentious issue of the past ten years in the United States. Many Christians stood opposed to recognizing same-sex marriage, claiming that marriage is between a man and a woman. [...]
Conquering Temptation With a Little Help from a Friend
By Pastor Gary Keith Our church recently invited a nationally known speaker to come and share a message to the men at a breakfast. He did a great job. He was funny and inspiring and [...]
The Purpose of Marriage
When I was a young man, I always looked forward to getting married. When I talked to older people about marriage, their basic advice was always the same: “Marriage is wonderful, but it is also [...]
Walking in Obedience to God
by Pastor Troy Spilman There are seasons in our Christian experience where we can go through the motions of the faith but not be walking in true obedience. Excuses In the book of 1 Samuel, [...]
Men and Anger
Anger can play a significant role in all of our lives. With men in particular, though, anger tends to be a major battlefront. And for men who have families, anger is too often directed toward [...]
Why Believe in the Resurrection?
Each Easter, we have a special celebration for the resurrection of Jesus. But the truth is that the resurrection is not simply the focus on the Easter holiday, but the focus of the entire Christian [...]
How has the Trump Presidency Impacted the Church?
As we now stand about a year and a half into the presidency of Donald Trump, I think it is valuable to think of his presidency not only from a perspective of civics, but from [...]
The World Needs Men
Whether it is rampant sexual abuse or horrific school shootings, there are events that happen that drive us to search for the deeper reasons behind why problems arise in our culture. As Christians, we believe [...]
Allowing the Holy Spirit to Work in Your Life
I recently cleaned my BBQ (exciting, I know). I took the whole thing apart, cleaning out the burners of all the grease and grime that had dripped over the years, scrubbing off the grates that [...]
A Gospel-Driven Response to School Shootings
By Dan Franklin Many of us have responded with a heavy heart to the news of yet another mass shooting in our country. This time it took place at a Florida high school, and it [...]
