Coming Alongside Men 18 to 30
Over the course of the summer, I’ve read four books, plus a workbook on desire. (I’ll note those titles at the end of this post.) Each sifts through the often confusing and yet delightful aspects of desire. Culturally, I’ve been influenced to suppress desire. The idea being that desires are […]
Ever notice how certain parts of the Bible are skipped over? Kind of like flyover States. It’s easy to say we believe in the totality of the Word of God, but sometimes, even for me, we fast-forward through certain passages or theological topics. Part of spiritual maturity comes as we […]
Fifty years ago yesterday, my friend, Kevin Cox, was killed in a car-train accident in Kansas. He, along with five others in the car, died. There were eight in the family station wagon. Kevin was taking kids from their church to the local town swimming pool in Cedar Point. Kevin […]
Sam grew up in an otherwise normal family. Sandwiched between two brothers, his childhood was filled with typical boyhood adventures. Many a night they’d come dirty from head to toe, requiring baths before supper. As Sam grew, his speech became at times incoherent. He stuttered alot and his comprehension in […]
Some of the underlying questions most men have are, “Does my life matter?” “Why am I here, and what am I to be doing with my life?” Those questions do not reveal weakness; rather, they affirm we are created for purpose and belonging. It’s what drives a young boy towards […]