“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4 At first glance, this feels confusing. How can mourning possibly be connected to blessing? Jesus is not glorifying sadness. He is describing a heart that feels the weight of sin – both personal and brokenness in the world. This kind of mourningContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Those Who Mourn”
Author Archives: Jeremy Bromm
The Blessed Man – Poor In Spirit
About this series: In a world that defines blessing by success, status, and self-sufficiency, Jesus offers a different vision. In the Sermon on the Mount, He describes the kind of man who is truly blessed – not by cultural standards, but by kingdom standards. This series walks verse by verse through the Beatitudes in MatthewContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Poor In Spirit”
If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Balance – Ordered Devotion, Not Perfect Balance
(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Balance – Ordered Devotion, Not Perfect Balance”
If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Faith that Stays
(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Faith that Stays”
If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Money – Freedom Is Better Than Flash
(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Money – Freedom Is Better Than Flash”
If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Career – Don’t Worship the Ladder
(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Career – Don’t Worship the Ladder”
If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Marriage – Choose Character Over Chemistry
(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Marriage – Choose Character Over Chemistry”
Leading with Silence Instead of Love
Part 4 of Quiet Sins Dads Face Silence can feel like strength – especially for men. I used to believe that saying less avoided conflict and showed restraint. But over time, I learned that silence often communicates distance, not wisdom. Love needs a voice. Scripture challenges us to speak – not harshly, but lovingly. EphesiansContinue reading “Leading with Silence Instead of Love”
Overworking “For the Family”: When Provision Replaces Presence
Part 3 of Quiet Sins Dads Face This one can hide behind responsibility. I told myself I was working hard for my family – and in many ways, that was true. But eventually I had to confront the question: am I trusting God to provide, or amI trying to control everything through work? Scripture warnsContinue reading “Overworking “For the Family”: When Provision Replaces Presence”
Emotional Absence: Being There Without Being Present
Part 2 of Quiet Sins Dads Face You can be a good man and still be emotionally unavailable. I know because for years I equated love with provision and presence with proximity. I was in the house. I showed up. But emotionally, I often stayed guarded, distracted, or exhausted. And I didn’t realize how muchContinue reading “Emotional Absence: Being There Without Being Present”
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