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Christian Fellowship for Men is Vital

Christian Fellowship for Men is Vital

Fellowship for men matters. I've been involved in men's groups now for over ten years. Men coming together as a group has always been a passion of mine. And over the years, it has yielded some excellent fruit. "Iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another."...

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UNCOMMEN Challenge: New Hobbies

UNCOMMEN Challenge: New Hobbies

If you are a UNCOMMEN member, please ensure you're signed in to view this content. If you aren't a member, please click here to get started. I’ve seen couples drift apart during their marriage due to the fact they have different interests and do not...

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Faith is Built in the Waiting Period

Faith is Built in the Waiting Period

Ever wondered why we have to wait so much? I wonder all the time. I will admit I have grown a little more patience with age, but only a few. I frequently want answers to things that I have no clue, and I usually want the answer immediately. Think about it.  "Better is...

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The Call for Belief | From Doubt to Faith

The Call for Belief | From Doubt to Faith

Click clock...The same as tick-tock... BOOM ! The clock begins and out the gate, not knowing where I have my fate. I look down at the track trying to find The Lane, wanting to avoid any such pain. Moving to greed, but I see these are not freed. Transitioning to...

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Imperfect Parents Can Still Teach Godly Truths

Imperfect Parents Can Still Teach Godly Truths

Imperfect parents can still teach Godly truths. Father's Day is a time to celebrate what our fathers mean to us. But not everyone had the kind of close relationship with their fathers they would have liked. For some, the day can trigger painful emotions and memories....

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The Father is a Good Shepherd to His Flock

The Father is a Good Shepherd to His Flock

Shepherding the Flock. The familiar image of the shepherd and his sheep illustrate the truth that we all have a Father in heaven patiently waiting for his sons to step into the peace and comfort only He can provide. No matter how remarkable or pitiful our earthly...

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3 Lessons Taught By Marriage

3 Lessons Taught By Marriage

“For all of us have become like one who is unclean, And all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; And all of us wither like a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.” — Isaiah 64:6 Marriage Lessons I can see your face now; yes, I'm only a few...

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How To Impact Your Kids When You Get Home

How To Impact Your Kids When You Get Home

How to impact your kids; it starts by recognizing something. My main job is being a husband and a father. I have a paying job to support that effort. In that job, I drive a lot. I run up some significant windshield time. In a way, it can be an opportunity for the...

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Godly Maturity Is More Than Age

Godly Maturity Is More Than Age

Godly maturity: not always so easy. Growing up, I was taught never to give up. Never to surrender but to push forward and keep striving, which did well for me in school and on the soccer field. Along the way, this teaching became unbalanced in my life because I...

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God, Family, Career — Designating Faithful Priorities

God, Family, Career — Designating Faithful Priorities

Daddy, can you play dinosaurs with me? My oldest son asks me as I’m running out the door for my first appointment of the day. His big blue eyes shine with hope as he anticipates me sitting down and grabbing the triceratops. I’m sorry buddy, daddy has to go to work but...

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When Life Interrupts Romantic Gestures

When Life Interrupts Romantic Gestures

"He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord." — Proverbs 18:22 I was a young man in a serious relationship, having a marriage discussion with my parents. They gave me the most excellent marriage advice I've ever heard in my life. I still...

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