Going Beyond Obligation – What Separates Good Men From Great Ones About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walkingContinue reading “The Second Mile”
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Your Yes Means Yes
Integrity, Your Word, and the Man People Can Count On About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking throughContinue reading “Your Yes Means Yes”
Don’t Lose Your Flavor
Salt, Light, and the Danger of Blending In About this series: The Beatitudes told us who the blessed man is. But Jesus kept going. He didn’t just describe the character of His followers – He told them what to do with it. This series picks up where the Beatitudes leave off, walking through some ofContinue reading “Don’t Lose Your Flavor”
The Blessed Man – Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 Peacemaking is not weakness. It is strength under control. Jesus does not bless the peacekeepers – those who avoid tension at all costs. He blesses the peacemakers – those willing to step into tension to bring restoration. That is veryContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Peacemakers”
The Blessed Man – Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7 Mercy is compassion in action. It is choosing forgiveness when offense feels justified. It is remembering how much grace you’ve received before deciding how much to extend. We forgive and have mercy because we were forgiven and given mercy. You will beContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Merciful”
The Blessed Man – Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6 Hunger and thirst are not casual interests. They are cravings. Jesus is describing a deep desire – not for status, wealth, or recognition – but for righteousness. For alignment with God. For integrity. What you crave shapes whatContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness”
The Blessed Man – Meek
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Meekness is often misunderstood. It is not weakness. It is controlled strength. A meek man has power but does not have to prove it. He has conviction but does not have to dominate every conversation. He is secure enough not to beContinue reading “The Blessed Man – Meek”
The Blessed Man – Those Who Mourn
“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”
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”
