Episodes

1. Don't hustle harder Released 1 May 2026 This is such a huge lesson that Father God is not asking you to hustle harder—He’s asking you to trust deeper.
2. Pain Reveals Released 1 May 2026 Pain has a way of revealing what we really believe, who we really trust, and what we’re truly living for. Ultimately, pain doesn't just change us; it shows us who we have been a...
3. The situation may not be good Released 1 May 2026 One of the hardest truths I had to embrace was this: God is good, even when life isn’t. Losing my wife wasn’t good. Cancer wasn’t good. But God didn’t change. His goodness isn’...
4. Your pain is not pointless Released 1 May 2026 Pain has a purpose. Every scar tells a story—but in God’s hands, those stories become strength. Your grief, your struggle, your dark nights, they’re not wasted.
5. You Are Not Alone Released 1 May 2026 Just because you feel alone doesn’t mean you are. One of the enemy’s favorite attacks is isolation: That’s where he feeds you lies like… You’re alone. No one understands. Even G...
6. Time to Break Out Released 24 Feb 2026 Breakthrough begins with belief. In this ManUp Moment, Jay Cookingham reminds Christian men that God’s faithfulness doesn’t change when circumstances do. Based on Genesis 18:14,...
7. Time to Break Up the Hard Ground Released 24 Feb 2026 Has your heart grown hard? Drawing from Hosea 10:12, Jay challenges Christian men to break up spiritual complacency and prepare for growth. True leadership begins with a cultiva...
8. Your Voice Is the Sound Your Life Makes Released 24 Feb 2026 Your life is making a sound — what does it say? In this episode, Jay Cookingham connects Psalm 19:14 to daily life, calling Christian men to align their words, actions, and hear...
9. Your Words Are Sharp Released 24 Feb 2026 What do your words reveal about your heart? In this ManUp Moment, Jay Cookingham teaches from Luke 6:45, reminding Christian men that speech flows from the heart. If you want to...
10. It’s Time to Seek the Lord Released 24 Feb 2026 Times are hard. Confusion is loud. Pressure is real. In this episode of ManUp Moment, Jay Cookingham challenges Christian men to seek the Lord with hunger and persistence. Based...
11. Time to be unstoppable. Released 9 Jan 2026 Our resilience isn’t powered by just being tough, it’s powered by love. Love for God. Love for people. Love for truth. Love is the fuel that makes you unstoppable.
12. Feelings are real—but truth sets you free Released 9 Jan 2026 We need to be honest about how we feel, that’s important for sure… But feelings, moods and emotions don’t always tell us the truth.
13. Time for a heart check Released 9 Jan 2026 If we don’t take care of our heart—everyone around us suffers. And I mean everyone!
14. Unforgiveness is dead weight Released 9 Jan 2026 Believe it or not… resilience and forgiveness work together. Letting go of resentment reduces stress, improves mental health, and redirects energy toward healing and growth.
15. God isn’t impressed by our routine! Released 9 Jan 2026 Spiritual routines are great—but without our heart all in, they’re just nice habits. God wants our devotion; He wants all of us…not our checklist.
16. You need resilience Released 28 Oct 2025 Discover the foundation of true resilience: fierce love for God. This love is a fixed commitment that builds the endurance needed for trials. Learn how unwavering loyalty to the...
17. Faith Doesn't Surrender to Fear Released 28 Oct 2025 Fear only wins when you let it set the terms of the fight. Jay Cookingham provides a powerful counter-narrative for men when fear screams, "you are alone." Learn to stand up, sp...
18. Time to be hungry Released 28 Oct 2025 What truly satisfies you? This spot challenges men to be desperately intentional about their spiritual diet. Stop consuming the world's noise and start being hungry for the quie...
19. Invitations are everything Released 28 Oct 2025 Loneliness doesn't have to define you. This episode challenges men to actively invite God into their pain and empty spaces. Discover how making an invitation for divine connecti...
20. Worship is Your Weapon Released 28 Oct 2025 Host Jay Cookingham shares the secret he learned in grief: worship is an active weapon. Don't wait for your circumstances to change—let your choice to praise change your heart. ...
21. Your Voice Matters Released 13 Aug 2025 Your voice is directly connected to your heart—and it has the power to build or to tear down.
22. Four Voices Released 13 Aug 2025 Your voice can be one of the most powerful tools God has given you.
23. Time to dig in! Released 13 Aug 2025 Brothers, it’s time to prepare the soil of your heart so God’s Word can grow deep roots.
24. Time to Binge Believe! Released 13 Aug 2025 We binge-watch our favorite shows, binge-scroll online—we all do it! It’s crazy how much time we waste! But what if we “binge believed” God’s Word with the same passion and dedi...
25. Excuses will take you out at the knees Released 13 Aug 2025 Excuses… justifications, apologies… We all have them… we all have reasons why we think we can’t move forward, and that is why we stay stuck.
26. Followship First Released 13 May 2025 Real leadership isn't about control—it's about commitment. It's about surrender. It’s about serving. It’s about leading others because you first learned how to follow Christ in ...
27. Identity Over Position Released 13 May 2025 Positions, titles, even ministries can come and go. But one identity never changes—you are a son of the living God. When the world crashes in, and titles are stripped away, wha...
28. Desperation as Strength Released 13 May 2025 The world defines desperation as hopelessness. But in God's kingdom, desperation is a deep, relentless need for His presence. Psalm 42:1 says, “As the deer pants for the water, ...
29. Pain Won't Define You Released 13 May 2025 In this life… we will have pain, but how we respond to it shapes everything. In John 16:33, Jesus promises we will face tribulation but urges us to take heart—He has overcome th...
30. Hope That Holds Released 13 May 2025 Romans 15:13 reminds us that hope is something God fills us with by the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s not manufactured through effort; it’s received through faith. When life cr...
31. Live with Purpose Released 24 Mar 2025 Men, when you know who you are, you’ll know why you’re here!
32. Forgiveness is a Weapon Released 24 Mar 2025 Brothers, forgiveness doesn’t make you weak—it makes you unstoppable.
33. The Strength of Humility Released 24 Mar 2025 Men, humility isn’t weakness—it’s the greatest strength we can live out!
34. Your Identity is Secure Released 24 Mar 2025 Brothers, no title, possession, or past mistake defines you—your Father does!
35. God’s Sons Walk in Freedom Released 24 Mar 2025 When we accept Jesus, we move from slaves to sons.
36. Love Like Jesus Released 28 Jan 2025 Jesus loved unconditionally, even when it cost Him everything. He calls every man to love the same way… with the same passion.
37. The Gift of Restoration Released 28 Jan 2025 Restoration is a gift from Father God, who sees our brokenness through the lens of redemption made possible by Jesus. Restoration has been and always will be… defined by His lov...
38. Forgiveness is freedom Released 28 Jan 2025 Forgiveness is one of the hardest and most powerful things we can do. Jesus showed us how when He forgave those who crucified Him, even pleading, “Father, forgive them.” Forgive...
39. Abba Father Released 28 Jan 2025 Galatians 4:6 says, “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’” That title "Abba" isn’t just formal; it’s deeply personal, like saying “Papa” ...
40. The Power of Sonship Released 28 Jan 2025 God designed sonship to answer two deep questions in every man’s heart: “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” The world lies to us about our identity. But God tells us the truth: we ...
41. Rescue and Redemption Released 12 Dec 2024 When we pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” we’re asking for rescue. The imagery behind this request is powerful—like a soldier rushing to save a comr...
42. Forgiveness is freedom work Released 12 Dec 2024 Jesus connects forgiveness to temptation in the Lord’s Prayer for a reason. Forgiveness clears the slate, renews our intimacy with God, and helps us resist temptation. When we f...
43. God taught me about prayer Released 12 Dec 2024 God taught me about prayer through intimate conversations. He showed me how to accept “daily bread” as He defines it, not based on my struggles or pain. His goodness defined my ...
44. Forgiveness is a Kingdom mindset Released 12 Dec 2024 Jesus tells us to forgive everyone—yes, everyone—who owes us or has failed us. This isn’t optional; it’s how we live as sons and daughters of the King.
45. Teach Us to Pray Released 12 Dec 2024 Do you know what I love about the phrase, “Lord, teach us to pray”? It shows the disciples’ trust in Jesus’ ability to guide them into deeper intimacy with God. They knew Jesus ...
46. Even Failures have a Purpose Released 16 Oct 2024 Failure can shake our sense of purpose and leave us feeling adrift. However, God uses our failures to refine our purpose and draw us closer to Him. Through failures, we discover...
47. It’s time to get your bounce back! Released 16 Oct 2024 Resilience is the key to recovering from failures. It’s about refusing to let setbacks define who we are. Instead, we can use them as steppingstones to build greater strength an...
48. Don’t live in the land of regret Released 16 Oct 2024 Failures can leave us feeling regret, worry, shame, or even judgment, but the good news is that they don’t have to define us.
49. Failure is a difficult teacher Released 16 Oct 2024 Even in failure, God has a greater purpose at work. It assures us that He is sovereign over all things, and that He uses even our failures and setbacks to shape us into His image.
50. You can use failure to step up your game Released 16 Oct 2024 Overcoming failure begins with knowing and believing that failure is not the end; it’s an opportunity for growth. When we face setbacks, it’s easy to feel defeated and discourag...
51. It’s time to become more son-like Released 9 Aug 2024 Brothers, sonship is a journey, not a destination. It's a constant process of becoming more like Jesus, the ultimate example of a son living in perfect obedience and love for th...
52. You can enjoy the fruits of Sonship Released 9 Aug 2024 Brothers, our sonship in Christ isn't just about identity; it's about purpose and the incredible favor bestowed upon us by God. This favor isn't based on anything we do, but on ...
53. It’s time to reveal your identity Released 9 Aug 2024 For many men, identity is a tangled mess. We tie our worth to our job, our bank account, or the car we drive. But this orphan spirit, constantly seeking to prove itself, leaves ...
54. Titles Fade, but Sonship Endures Released 9 Aug 2024 Man-made titles are like cheap trophies – they tarnish and lose their shine over time. You could be a CEO, a star athlete, or a war hero. These titles might bring temporary reco...
55. You are restored men on a mission! Released 9 Aug 2024 You are more than the mistakes you've made, the titles you hold, or the struggles you face. You are restored men, living with a purpose that goes beyond anything this world can ...
56. What do you choose? Released 20 Mar 2024 Jesus sat down and ate with betrayers and deserters… with men who fell asleep when He needed them to pray. Knowing all this, Jesus still wanted to be with them, such was His lov...
57. What do you remember? Released 20 Mar 2024 Jesus had not yet died on the cross when he told His disciples to eat and drink “in remembrance of me.” There must be more that Jesus wants us to remember
58. Are you acting up? Released 20 Mar 2024 When we act like Jesus, we are not only living up to our God-given potential, but we are also helping to break down the destructive stereotypes of masculinity. We are showing th...
59. Are you into restoration? Released 20 Mar 2024 Sonship is God the Father restoring sons to His original design. When we are restored (through redemption) to a deep relationship with God, sonship is our new identity.
60. How good are you at finding stuff? Released 20 Mar 2024 God’s design of restoring a man's heart is so much more than a simple repair job. It's a complete restoration!
61. Do you think God has a playful side? Released 18 Oct 2023 Is God playful? Is it hard for you to imagine a playful God? Well, Does He enjoy His creation? Does He enjoy you? Does He enjoy your playful side? You have one you know; you’re ...
62. Holiness will warm you up! Released 18 Oct 2023 Holiness is warm and inviting… because God is! He’s warm and irresistible! So, it’s more than just choosing a life of holiness… it is choosing Him!
63. Enjoying God is relational Released 18 Oct 2023 The Westminster shorter catechism says, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” Maybe the wording “enjoying God” sounds too playful or not serious enoug...
64. Ready to be taught a lesson? Released 18 Oct 2023 Charles Simeon, a pastor in England during the mid-1700’s once said this about enjoying God. “There are but two lessons for the Christian to learn: the one is, to enjoy God in ...
65. What are you looking for? Released 18 Oct 2023 I believe, there is a born-in longing for the presence of God. A deep longing… not for blessing, not for rescue… not for healing… just a yearning, a hunger, an ache for Him. An ...
66. You are valuable! Released 3 May 2023 This is probably the simplest economic concept to understand… What someone will pay for something determines its value. Simple right? Ephesians 1:7 speaks to this. “In him we ...
67. What spirit motivates you? Released 3 May 2023 An orphan/slave spirit is always looking for proof, a sign, something they can use to control or leverage for their own benefit. They need something to hold on to, something tha...
68. I hope you have a good hiding spot! Released 3 May 2023 So, if our life hides itself in Christ, then our identity looks like Jesus, who came to show us the way to relate to the Father as a son. He did this by focusing on the things a...
69. Who’s leading you? Released 3 May 2023 Romans 8:14 “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” First God gets a hold of us, then comes with us, and leads us. I love the fact that God le...
70. Time to cry out! Released 3 May 2023 Romans 8:15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” Adopti...
71. Brothers, you need to know who you are! Released 2 Mar 2023 When God says He wants to be our Father, our Abba Father (dear father), He means it! He wants to place us as sons in a desperate world needing them.
72. Let’s run free! Released 2 Mar 2023 Wild animals do not like being in a cage. They pace around a cage, full of bottled-up energy, with no way to release it. They’re confused, frightened, not understanding their lo...
73. How did Jesus speak? Released 2 Mar 2023 Did you ever wonder what Jesus sounded like? In John 7:46 we read this incredible statement about Jesus. The chief priests and Pharisees sent officers to arrest Jesus, but they...
74. Brothers, it’s time to sound off! Released 2 Mar 2023 Jesus calls for our hearts to be on the same frequency as His, sounding off with His love, touching other people’s lives, with good works motivated by mercy!
75. Brothers, what’s your frequency? Released 2 Mar 2023 There is a frequency to our lives… this is crazy cool, all human beings have a frequency. Everyone, everything on planet Earth… gives off a frequency. However, we humans have a...
76. You are being called out Released 6 Jan 2023 Jesus calls us every day to follow Him… to follow Him in the wild places. Jesus is always calling us out.
77. Time to take a walk Released 6 Jan 2023 There is a very old Africa saying in the form of a question… a question with a deep intimate longing… the saying is… “Will you walk with me?” Will you walk with me? Not around ...
78. You’re a chosen one! Released 6 Jan 2023 We are chosen to be followers. The Greek word for follow means to… to join someone as a disciple and it means to be in the same way with… implying intimacy, going the same way, ...
79. It’s time to live wild Released 6 Jan 2023 Among you it will be different… what will? Life will be different… following Jesus changes the way we see life.
80. Remember your story! Released 6 Jan 2023 Remember the first time you realized that God, the creator of everything, was real and loved…you?
81. The Word before the world Released 20 Jul 2022 We need the Word before the world. We must filter the news, the events, the conspiracies… everything the world presents as “truth” through the TRUTH of God’s Word.
82. You need to wait Released 20 Jul 2022 Waiting on God is an active faith seeking to be with Him, what a blessing it is when a waiting son or daughter and a waiting God meet… power is released.
83. We need to remember to forget Released 20 Jul 2022 The act of forgetting is a sacred sacrifice where we shake off every hindrance, everything that keeps us running the race with freedom.
84. God doesn’t call us to go backward Released 20 Jul 2022 The truth is that we are not called to safe, ordinary lives. We called to follow, pursue, and chase after a Holy and powerful God.
85. What are you stuffing yourself with? Released 20 Jul 2022 Your hunger… your appetite is satisfied by what you feed it… Sounds obvious right? If we are not hungry for the presence and purposes of God, then you can be sure we are hungry ...
86. Do you worship like a warrior? Released 22 Mar 2022 Worship is a life that is centered on God’s heart, and what He thinks is good.
87. Do you stand like a warrior? Released 22 Mar 2022 Warriors bow our knee to only one King, the one who can make us free. God’s redemptive power frees us to stand when others retreat, and to lead with others shrink back.
88. Do you heal like a warrior? Released 22 Mar 2022 Father God did not battle for our hearts to turn us into slaves or worker drones. He didn’t leave us as orphans.
89. Do you fight like a warrior? Released 22 Mar 2022 One of the greatest battles a man faces is his past. We often allow those past events that haunt us… our mistakes; our failures and sins… affect our choices and decisions.
90. Surprised by Grace Released 4 Feb 2022 I love being completely surprised by grace.
91. You need a wake up call! Released 4 Feb 2022 This Scripture tells us that joy comes in the morning but doesn’t say that my troubles would disappear overnight. It’s not a formula that promises that you’ll feel happy at sunr...
92. It’s time to leave Released 4 Feb 2022 Henry David Thoreau had this to say about our past “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” The Apostle Paul said this way in Philippians 3:13 “No, dear br...
93. Put some clothes on! Released 4 Feb 2022 One of my best days as a parent came when all my kids could dress themselves. The day they could purposely put articles of clothing on was… freedom. I didn't care if those artic...
94. Mourning is not bad Released 4 Feb 2022 Since I lost my wife Christine to cancer in 2019, this verse in Matthew 5:4 has been huge in my moving forward. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” ...
95. Time to punch back! Released 27 May 2021 When life or the enemy punches us in the mouth… we must learn how to counterpunch.
96. Are you living a blessed life? Released 27 May 2021 The blessed life is all about knowing God, about having a relationship with Him that is so deep that it doesn’t matter if He blesses us or not.
97. Time to get hungry! Released 27 May 2021 Do you ever wonder… What will it take for revival to come?
98. Are you stuck up? Released 27 May 2021 Could it be… that the moment we’re “stuck in” is the exact moment God is teaching His greatest lesson.
99. Time for Victory Released 27 May 2021 What does victory look like when life is full of pain and hardship? When death stings? (and it does). When the words of the worship songs we sing don’t feel true… When stories o...
100. All is NOT Lost Released 7 Oct 2020 I feel there is something far greater at stake than electing a President soon. It comes to me in the form of a question… Who will hold your heart after the election?
101. Has anyone ever said… you were full of it? Released 7 Oct 2020 I’m sure most all of us have heard this once or twice before and normally… this wasn’t a compliment was it? But as sons and daughters of God I think we’re called to live a life…...
102. Let’s talk about soul hunger Released 7 Oct 2020 Have you ever felt restless? Unsettled… but you didn’t know why?
103. You have been invited! Released 7 Oct 2020 Spiritual hunger is a huge invitation to experience God in a deeper, fulfilling way.
104. You are what you eat! Released 7 Oct 2020 You are what you eat… so what you consume not only fills you but also FORMS you. It forms what you look like, how healthy you are, your mobility, you ability to think and how yo...
105. Time to live questionable lives! Released 10 Oct 2019 My speech, my actions and the way I love my family, my community… all should invite questions… and I should be prepared to answer them.
106. Failure is not an option Released 10 Oct 2019 Failure is not an option but I know it often feels like the only one. In reality, failure is simply an opportunity to try again.
107. Your focus needs to be fierce! Released 10 Oct 2019 Focus is spiritual traction, our sure footing when we concentrate on God’s ways instead of our own. Our focus needs to be fierce because the fight will be. The struggle against ...
108. Time to run for your life! Released 10 Oct 2019 God’s Word encourages us to cast off the weight… the past, the trauma, and the things that lie to who we are in Christ.
109. Time to pick up the pieces Released 10 Oct 2019 The Greek word for anxious comes from a root word meaning… to go to pieces. Ever felt that way? I don’t think having anxiety is not a lack of faith or a sin. But it is a peace ...
110. Your brothers need you Released 17 May 2019 There are brothers, men who need our friendship who are loss and confused about who they are. They need brothers who will risk comfort, money, and respect…whatever it takes to b...
111. Time to stand firm Released 17 May 2019 We take up the FULL armor… we gear up! We use everything that is available to us, because partial armor is not good enough!
112. Time to watch out! Released 17 May 2019 In case you couldn’t tell… We fight against a desperate, very intentional, strategically devious enemy! We need to be watchful!
113. Sonship is powerful Released 17 May 2019 Throughout Scripture God reveals our sonship, God affirms our sonship and God confirms our sonship.
114. Time to walk it out Released 17 May 2019 Walking is more than a way of getting from one place to another. In the Bible, walking is symbolic of relationship with someone.
115. The wrong agreements Released 12 Feb 2019 The wrong agreements can be prodigal thoughts, ones that lead us away for the Father.
116. The time is NOW Released 12 Feb 2019 Look for ways to invest yourself in NOW moments that will outlive you. Make every breath matter, engage every moment with an eternity mindset, and allow the past to remind us o...
117. Time to shake things up Released 12 Feb 2019 How do we stir good works up in each other?
118. Pain is a problem Released 12 Feb 2019 How we respond to pain tells us how we’ll respond to our purpose! Will we back down, shy away or run away because the pain is too great.
119. It’s not Manly you are Released 12 Feb 2019 The recent Gillette razor ad about toxic masculinity misses the point about men and toxic actions on so many fronts. Toxic behavior is not determined by gender, male babies aren...
120. Time to destroy some idols Released 30 Nov 2018 I have found in my own life that the removal of idols is messy, painful business.
121. Time to be fired up! Released 30 Nov 2018 Everything we go through in life is to make us like Jesus. While struggles may surprise us, they do not define us, but they can refine us!
122. Release Power Released 30 Nov 2018 The Gospel is not potential salvation. The Gospel is promised salvation. The Gospel, the Good News is the power of God for salvation. He makes salvation happen!
123. Valuable Gain Released 30 Nov 2018 “To live is Christ” means that Christ is our focus, our goal, and our heart’s desire I live independent from my circumstances… they don’t have control… even death is no threat…...
124. Radial Gratitude Released 30 Nov 2018 We forget so easily… we lose sight of God’s faithfulness and all His blessings towards us. Instead, we recall (interesting word isn’t it?) our past… we call back memories of so ...
125. Remove the Target Released 30 Jul 2018 When you surrendered your life, you became a target to take out.
126. Defined by God Alone Released 30 Jul 2018 Men are not defined by what they can or cannot do. They are defined by God alone.
127. Time to Pray Released 30 Jul 2018 When the Disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray... did they know what they were really asking?
128. Time to get your guard up Released 30 Jul 2018 Because it's valuable to God... We should guard our heart!
129. 241 It's Your Turn Released 30 Jul 2018 Why do we allow the theft of our heart? What can we do about it?
130. Time to get loud! Released 8 Jun 2018 Our lives should be loud expressions of faith, hope and gratefulness.
131. Let’s be troublemakers! Released 8 Jun 2018 There are two ways in which a person can be a troublemaker. One is by sinning against the Lord. The other way is living for the Lord and messing with the enemy of our soul.
132. It’s time to go! Released 8 Jun 2018 Jesus’ final command was to send out his group of disciples to make more disciples. His disciples have been made in this same way ever since.
133. It’s time to give up! Released 8 Jun 2018 We don’t throw away our life, it’s not a donation… we invest our life in a mission to change the world.
134. You need to listen up! Released 8 Jun 2018 As men we have to learn how to recognize God's voice in a world full of conflicting voices. Listening closely is more than Jesus teaching us something and then giving us a job t...
135. Maybe, winging it is not such a good idea. Released 13 Apr 2018 The problem with winging it is that sometimes important details get left out. We might lose our direction, lose our way and settle for far less than God’s best.
136. Your alignment is important Released 13 Apr 2018 Even more important that your car’s alignment is your heart’s alignment. To keep our heart on the road and not in some ditch somewhere we need to connect with God, not just on a...
137. To worship God is an awesome invitation Released 13 Apr 2018 Worship is more than singing songs; it’s about who we live for. Our lives are meant to be worship…loving Him with all our heart…all our mind…all our soul… and strength!
138. It’s a great mission Released 13 Apr 2018 51% of Churchgoers don’t know of the Great Commission. 25% heard the term but couldn’t tell the researchers what it meant. Only 17% could tell what the Great Commission is. If t...
139. Time to change things up Released 13 Apr 2018 Shouldn’t good Christians get a break? Shouldn’t there be at least a little boost here on earth for living the way God wants me to? Why are things so hard, difficult and painful...
140. You can depend on Hope Released 14 Jan 2018 Hope is a wild dependence on a God who loves to come through and Hope is about trusting God will provide a way when we have loss ours.
141. Watch your step! Released 14 Jan 2018 Listen to these five powerful ways to watch our step
142. Ready for the Deep End? Released 14 Jan 2018 Are you ready for the deep end…ready to abandon yourselves yourself, totally submitting yourself and all you are to the Father?
143. Time to gear up! Released 14 Jan 2018 God’s mission to make disciples makes spiritual warfare unavoidable. Thankfully God’s Word tells us how to arm ourselves for that battle.
144. Lets start a revolution Released 14 Jan 2018 Resolutions don’t really work. The problem is that they are not powerful enough, not strong enough, to change us. Instead of a resolution, what we need is a revolution
145. Are you thankful? Released 7 Nov 2017 As we remember what God has done for us, gratitude becomes an action word, a powerful muscle of expressing thanks and gratefulness
146. What were you made for? Released 7 Nov 2017 You were made for the presence of God. Not just enter into it…but to stay in it, linger and remain forever. You are not a trespasser, or a temporary fixture. No, you were invite...
147. Are you feeling defeated? Released 7 Nov 2017 The feelings of not being good enough, the feelings of abandonment and rejection… do these powerful statements of false identity choked hope from your heart? Are they convenient...
148. Have you hit a wall? Released 7 Nov 2017 Have you ever felt this way? For many men, failure is the wall they hit…and failure hits back with a vengeance. Sometimes…It is hard to go forward when backwards seems your only...
149. What Steps are you taking? Released 7 Nov 2017 Steps are challenging but they take us places and when we follow the Master, they take us places beyond what we can imagine.
150. What are you listening to? Released 30 Aug 2017 If we want to pray bold prayers, ones that move mountains, and change the lives of people we love, we may have to have our spiritual ears checked…along with our heart.
151. Are you causing a uproar? Released 30 Aug 2017 To cause a Godly uproar is to live a life of sold-out passion for Christ. The presence of God in our life should disrupt and challenge the darkness that chokes the souls of peop...
152. Make America Great Released 30 Aug 2017 Only God can make America great….And, by the way…It’s God’s definition of great that counts…not ours!
153. Do you pray for your heart? Released 30 Aug 2017 I believe if we all pray these 3 simple prayers over our hearts, we will experience more freedom in our lives.
154. Men, are you bold? Released 30 Aug 2017 Have you ever wondered what it would be like, feel like, and look like… to be fearless in every area of your life? Can you imagine praying bold prayers that move mountains? Havi...
155. This is my story Released 23 May 2017 I need to tell part of my redemption story today…I grew up in an abusive home; my father’s cruelty was part of everyday life. Father God convinced me that was the only way to be...
156. Did you know you make God sing? Released 23 May 2017 The Father’s love is reliable, powerful, penetrating, redemptive, personal and life changing. His love for you is eternal, it’s forever, it’s everlasting and it reaches through ...
157. Do you regret? Released 23 May 2017 Regret can be a bitter poison… To regret something is to wish it had never happened and for many men…our past haunts us with the pain of regret. To battle and overcome this hand...
158. You need a Messiah Released 23 May 2017 For the men who may be listening to this broadcast and have not made a decision to follow Christ…today could be your day of freedom.
159. Men, are you killing it? Released 23 May 2017 Humility is usually not high on the list of manly attributes but humbling ourselves I believe it’s one of the toughest we could do as a man.
160. Are you tamed? Released 14 Jan 2017 I should guard my heart, protect it, fight for it but never build a wall to enclose it…sometimes a wall can become a prison or worse, a cage. A caged heart can keep a man safe b...
161. Are you ready to do Great Things? Released 14 Jan 2017 If the God of the universe lives inside of you, and He does, how could you do anything less than great things?
162. What are you doing Now? Released 14 Jan 2017 So we should make every breath matter, engage every moment with an eternity mindset, and allow the past to remind of God’s goodness and nothing else.
163. What to Make History? Released 14 Jan 2017 Your life produces momentum, growth and changes the course of history…yes, history. If this was not true…why did God the Father create you?
164. Do you have a secret Identity? Released 14 Jan 2017 A man typically defines himself by what he does, often using physical attributes, heritage, possessions, backgrounds and aspirations to describe themselves. Over time, these bec...
165. Are you a man of action? Released 19 Sep 2016 This is invitation for some hardcore training…exercising our spirit to become strong and powerful for the battle we face daily.
166. Does God care about your heart? Released 19 Sep 2016 The enemy wants us to believe our heart doesn’t matter to the Father, that it’s un-redeemable, corrupt and beyond hope. Thankfully, the truth is miraculously more powerful, Fath...
167. Are you a man of your word? Released 19 Sep 2016 The Word of truth is the message about the greatest rescue mission ever devised… the Gospel message. This message readies us for action and completes us.
168. Are you fit to be tied? Released 19 Sep 2016 Fit to be tied…an old saying meaning someone better tie us up because we’re so agitated and out of control. Life presents everyone with “Man Up” moments almost every day…events ...
169. Who are you trying to be? Released 19 Sep 2016 In the Kingdom of God, pleasing God becomes a way we find ourselves and reinforces who we are in Christ. Sons find purpose and meaning in what our Father asks us to be.
170. Are you afraid of falling? Released 8 Jul 2016 The fear of falling is a strong phobia and can cripple, immobilize and rob freedom from the strongest person. For our heart, in a spiritual sense, it’s just as dangerous.
171. Are you looking for trouble? Released 8 Jul 2016 Psalm 34:19 states... "Many are the troubles of a righteous man but God delivers him from them all" and I've always taken that as a battle cry.
172. Are you angry yet? Released 8 Jul 2016 My response to tragedy must contain hope. My comments, my speech, my actions, my opinion must be saturated with the hope that sheds light on truth
173. Are you ready to suffer? Released 8 Jul 2016 The guts it takes to suffer physical, emotional, relational pain and endure faithfully, is nothing short of amazing…and to me, that courage describes Jesus perfectly.
174. What are you worried about? Released 8 Jul 2016 Worry isn't always bad; you simply have to let it lead you to action.
175. Are you covered? Released 26 Apr 2016 The enemy will tempt you with false adoption promises, filled with lies to make you doubt the Father’s goodness. Sonship is a covering and a protection against identity theft.
176. Are you all in? Released 26 Apr 2016 The pursuit of Father God’s heart is the driving force behind living a life that honors and loves God with all he is.
177. Have you lost your mind? Released 26 Apr 2016 If our life (our identity) is hidden in Christ, then our identity looks like Jesus. His mind was set on things above, things like His father’s will, His Father’s purposes and Hi...
178. What do you regret? Released 26 Apr 2016 My story of freedom started in a very dark place of abuse and neglect. Growing up in an abusive home may not seem like the correct environment for me to discover freedom, but th...
179. Time to drop the mask Released 26 Apr 2016 I have discovered that many men have a masquerade problem… They have spent most of their lives covering up, disguising themselves in fear of being discovered. The fear comes fro...
180. You Are…who God says you are! Released 26 Apr 2016 Thankfully the Father has made our identity known… Made in His image, saturated with His Spirit, Father God defines your identity with Himself!
181. What do you see? Released 26 Apr 2016 Seeing through God’s eyes makes all the difference in how we respond…when God asks…what do you see?
182. Are you ready for a revolution? Released 26 Apr 2016 In the word revolution, somewhat hidden at the beginning, is the most powerful word…if we want to affect change, shake things up, overthrown a kingdom of darkness…we need more o...
183. What would you do for a miracle? Released 26 Apr 2016 In Matthew 14 we read about Jesus feeding the 5000 It’s a powerful story of compassion and is going to lead into a huge teaching moment for the disciples.
184. What do you do when you’re surrounded? Released 26 Apr 2016 The truth to embrace today is this… The greatest commander, the wisest general…God, has positioned us for victory!
185. Where’s your faith leading you? Released 16 Dec 2015 Following Jesus is not for the fainthearted…we want a map, a GPS, a detailed route but then Jesus hands us a compass and simply says…Follow me. The question that rises is…What ...
186. What to know a secret? Released 16 Dec 2015 One of my favorite authors G. K. Chesterton says this about joy. “Joy is the gigantic secret of the Christian.” Joy has the wonderful side effect of strength; it’s an energy d...
187. Are you a confident man? Released 16 Dec 2015 Insecurity is a cage and a fear that keeps you from trusting people and ultimately, God. For many men this is a huge battle and they believe the lies of their failures. Lies tha...
188. Are you living like you were dying? Released 16 Dec 2015 The New Testament is full of “new life” instruction that involve living like you were dying moments.
189. What do you fear the most? Released 15 Dec 2015 Everybody, if they are honest with themselves, feel afraid sometimes. Feeling afraid, that’s not the issue…being controlled by that fear is. Thankfully, Father God has a answer ...
190. Are you ready to go? Released 18 Sep 2015 Following Christ is a life long journey…walking out the Great Commission is a journey of disciple making.
191. Ready for a turning point? Released 18 Sep 2015 Repentance then is part of walking a holy life; it’s re-connecting to God’s heart when we drift, fall or rebel (sin) against His ways. It’s a turning point in our life that help...
192. Do you have a faith battle strategy Released 18 Sep 2015 Every man needs a strategy for his faith. Here are 4 quick tips to put into our faith arsenal.
193. Are you in a holding pattern? Released 18 Sep 2015 This is the holding pattern of faith; standing firm, armed and dangerous We must take the initiative to put on the armor and stand firm in the battle because we love the King. ...
194. Has God asked you to take a leap of faith? Released 18 Sep 2015 Too often a leap of faith is avoided because of fear…because we think we can’t see where our feet will land. This is where our fear and faith collide. Faith is seeing God wit...
195. What gives you the right? Released 12 Jun 2015 In the seminars I teach, I’m often asked this question. How do we become sons? That’s easy…when we accepted the call to follow Jesus, when we bent our knees to the Messiah…. ...
196. Would you let me steal from you? Released 12 Jun 2015 If I told you that I was planning on stealing your name… your identity, so I could wreck havoc on your financial status, your reputation and mess with all your relationships…wou...
197. How do you relate to God? Released 12 Jun 2015 This is the critical junction of one’s life—being able to identify and accept God’s vision for us—as sons first. This is where the doorway to manhood hinges, here is the thrust,...
198. Are you like Mr. Rogers? Released 12 Jun 2015 I think we can learn a lot from cardigan wearing, Presbyterian minister/TV kid show host. He had something to say about being a neighbor…at least his life did
199. Is God messing with you? Released 12 Jun 2015 Finding my heart again is one reason I believe God messes with me. My heart is valuable to Father God, He fought for it, and He redeemed it and made it alive again. This search ...
200. Are you afraid of change? Released 17 Apr 2015 Changes are one of those constants in life, like seasons they carry promises and challenges but with deadlines not of our choosing.
201. Are you feeling the tug? Released 17 Apr 2015 This push me, pull me, tugging sensation is the tension of following Christ, abandoning my selfish desires and pursuing His and His alone. It’s the leading of the Holy Spirit, p...
202. Do you have high hopes? Released 17 Apr 2015 To understand hope is to capture a vision of how God sees life. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the ...
203. Ready to fight back? Released 17 Apr 2015 Will we choose to see God as Father… will we only accept the lens of Jesus Christ to see Him through? Not our past, not our failures, not the way we were raised or the abuse we ...
204. Time to make a stand Released 17 Apr 2015 We have to make a stand…let’s go 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love.” This vers...
205. Are you distorted? Released 17 Dec 2014 One of the greatest mistakes I made in the early days of this journey with God was projecting the image of my dad (and the way he treated me) onto that of Father God.
206. Do you know what love is? Released 17 Dec 2014 God showed me what loves was and kept me from committing suicide.
207. What did you expect? Released 17 Dec 2014 My heart needs something beyond expectations… even great expectations… it needs hope in Father God.
208. Brothers, are you a warrior? Released 17 Dec 2014 At the very point of attack, our Father has made it possible to defeat the enemy…we have no reason to fear!
209. What are you claiming? Released 17 Dec 2014 In a culture abounding with many religions and spiritual paths, Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles declared plainly that Jesus was the way to God.
210. Are you comfortable? Released 19 Oct 2014 “But God doesn't call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't ...
211. Are you a love machine? Released 19 Oct 2014 Are you geared up to love your wife as Christ loved the church like it says in Eph. 5:25? Are you ready to shift into overdrive to love her as she NEEDS to be loved?
212. Do you have a license? Released 19 Oct 2014 When I applied for a marriage license 32 years ago, all I had to do was pay a fee! There was no test, no training course, no Marriage Ed in school, just slap down some money and...
213. Are you a copy cat? Released 19 Oct 2014 Listen to this verse in Romans 12:2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you wil...
214. Do you struggle with being the spiritual leader in your home? Released 19 Oct 2014 A lot of men struggle in this area, but I believe that every man is all ready equipped to lead their family. It’s supposed to be part of our everyday life, not just limited to w...
215. Your Story Matters Released 21 Aug 2014 In the middle of a dark chapter in my life Father God spoke hope and promise. Sure I endured abuse, pain and neglect but they did not author my story. God did, through His son J...
216. Brothers, are you working out? Released 8 Aug 2014 This is the journey offered, to follow Christ and be changed men, the choice is always ours. Not merely trying to be loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gen...
217. Inside out is a good thing Released 8 Aug 2014 Cultivating a life that mirrors the Fathers love requires the Holy Spirit to work on us from the inside out
218. What are you planning? Released 8 Aug 2014 This is the lifestyle of sons… men who give their heart to the Father. They are motivated by relationship not by reward. They will follow the Father to the ends of the earth and...
219. Men, our defense should be offensive Released 8 Aug 2014 In 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 we receive no-nonsense instructions… “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”
220. Are you afraid of the dark?. Released 11 Jul 2014 I don't believe that the days are getting darker.. I believe they are getting lighter. As the light increases, dark things are revealed, exposed and discovered. It may be unsett...
221. You need to get your guard up! Released 11 Jul 2014 Proverbs 4:23 has this warning for us…. "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 There are many things that will ask you for you...
222. Silence is NOT golden Released 11 Jul 2014 I had coffee with Sam (not his real name) recently; Sam and I were trying to catch up after a few years of minimum contact with each other. Sam is in his early 50’s and he f...
223. Fathers have the most powerful voices on the planet Released 11 Jul 2014 The words we speak into our children fuel their journey through life. A father’s words guide and help set a course and those words have generational impact.
224. you why you were rescued? Released 12 May 2014 Your redemption, the rescue of your heart has made this position of sonship possible. It is not society, the world, or the enemy who gets to define who we are. Our past doesn't ...
225. Do you have a Mancard? Released 12 May 2014 I consider myself a "generalist" a "jack of all trades" type of guy. Yet, I don't hunt, my home repair skills are suspect and if I judge myself against a list of "manly things" ...
226. Who is leading you? Released 12 May 2014 I believe Romans 8: 14 – 15 is a son’s declaration of…dependence, listen to this. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. (15) For you did not receive the s...
227. Are you in the dark? Released 12 May 2014 One of the greatest battles a man faces is his past. We often allow those past events that haunt us… our mistakes; our failures and sins… affect our choices and decisions. The e...
228. How’s your heart? Released 12 May 2014 So much has been taught about the human heart and how wicked it is…after all Jeremiah 19:9 states “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can kn...
229. Do you feel favored? Released 20 Jan 2014 I believe with all my heart that Father does want to speak a word over us today…that word is favor.
230. Do you have a battle strategy? Released 20 Jan 2014 Did you know that the day you bent your knee to follow the Messiah, the King of Kings…you picked a fight? Did you also know when you entered a marriage covenant and said, “I do”...
231. Do you believe in conspiracies? Released 20 Jan 2014 The word conspire is one with quite a negative rap, but at its Latin roots it means something really cool. The word conspire means to breathe together
232. Are you afraid of your emotions? Released 20 Jan 2014 Of all the books of the Bible...I get the Psalms. The experiences... the rollercoaster-ness of life with God is real and raw. What the Psalms say to me is that my emotions, my o...
233. Do you live in a kingdom? Released 20 Jan 2014 Throughout the Gospels Jesus mentions the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven over 90 times…do you think He was serious about Kingdom living? Jesus had a message to deliver.
234. Did you know Jesus was smart? Released 20 Jan 2014 His word pictures were of the charts…so was his intelligence. Jesus was able to debate and silence his harshest critics. His parables were masterful, weaving information of farm...
235. Do you know who you are in Christ? Released 20 Jan 2014 Every day, you and I are bringing a picture of Christ into our everyday world. Our life with its opinions, our personalities, our choices… the things that make up our walk are s...
236. Do you like mysteries? Released 20 Jan 2014 We have been invited into a mystery…the mystery of knowing Jesus… and by knowing Jesus….know the Father. Jesus didn't come to reboot religion…he came to show us how a human ...
237. Did Jesus have a personality? Released 20 Jan 2014 Was he an introvert or the strong silent type? The Gospels don’t really tell us outright yet they tell us that He experience life in all its fullness.
238. What do you think about Jesus, the man? Released 20 Jan 2014 50 years ago a seven-year-old walked into a church for the first time and heard a remarkable story. It was the story of a man, who was God, who loved people so much he died for ...
239. Men, how’s your investments? Released 22 Nov 2013 Love investment involves acceptance of the cause, it involves commitment to the cause and giving to the cause. What is this cause? Paul writes about it in Ephesians 3
240. Men, are you out of control? Released 22 Nov 2013 Self-control is the cousin to dying to self, the companion that encourages sacrifice when it is hard to do so. It is the fierce, relentless bent to do what is right, not what is...
241. Brothers ready for some GOOD times? Released 22 Nov 2013 I believe the goodness of God has everything to do with relationships. Since He values them so highly.
242. Do you need strength? Released 22 Nov 2013 Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton said this about aptience “Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength” - Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton As a fathe...
243. Ready for some strange looks? Released 22 Nov 2013 I thought I share seven of my marriage proverbs and although they may sound humorous, I wrote them in King James verbiage to make them sound more important…If you follow these, ...
244. Men, are you man enough? Released 22 Nov 2013 Father God is looking for men who sacrifice, who give of themselves, disciplined men who are willing to follow the example of Jesus in the way He lived and loved. You and I are ...
245. Brothers, how are you spending the Holidays? Released 22 Nov 2013 The Holiday season is here and the temptation is to become extremely busy and spend way over our budgets. Yet the one thing we need to budget wisely is the currency of time. In...
246. Men, Are you a Reluctant Missionary? Released 22 Nov 2013 A lot of years were spent yearning for "full-time" ministry opportunities outside of where I worked, not seeing clearly that it was staring me in the face all the time
247. Brothers, Breaking Bad…is Good Released 22 Nov 2013 When did good storytelling become the deciding criteria for discerning questionable material/media/publications? When did we lose sight of this of this truth in Philippians 4:8?
248. Men, are you on your way somewhere? Released 22 Nov 2013 It seems to me that Jesus wasn’t much of a “hang around” type of guy. His call to “follow me” is not meant for hesitate individuals or the “let me sleep on it” crowd. Jesus is g...
249. What are you passionate about? Released 23 Sep 2013 I believe with all my heart that we need passion on this journey with Christ but it must be channeled through the character He imparts into us.
250. Brothers…are you feeling stuffy? Released 23 Sep 2013 We're all going through stuff, some more difficult than others, and there are days when our stuff seems to be winning over us. Can I encourage you (us) that the Father knows, th...
251. How’s your provision today? Released 23 Sep 2013 Good Dads provide so much more than food, shelter, etc (all important) Look at the word closely...PRO-VISION...we show our kids a vision that is pro-them...for them! This is wha...
252. How’s your dance moves? Released 23 Sep 2013 Recently my daughter Becky and I went to fetch the health food known as Dunkin Donuts. Becky is my youngest (11) and although we share many wonderful qualities, acting crazy in ...
253. Are you trying to hold it together? Released 23 Sep 2013 I know the battle is hard and many are trying to hold it all together, do the right thing and be obedient to our Lord. Please remember who you are today…you are His son! And you...
254. Feel like mouthing off? Released 23 Sep 2013 A man’s voice is so much more than the words that come from his mouth. What we speak about… who we speak about and how we speak, create ripples in life around us. We impart with...
255. Are you out of focus? Released 23 Sep 2013 My eyes are weird, one eye is near-sighted and the other is far-sighted which does create some focus problems for me… but with the right prescription… things become clearer. ...
256. Do you want to be adopted? Released 23 Sep 2013 It brings God great joy to bring to us into His family. God’s adoption of us is a rescue of every creative part of our mind, body and soul.
257. Are you mature? Released 1 Aug 2013 I think maturity is nothing more than realizing the need to be free as the Father defines freedom.
258. What makes you say WOW? Released 1 Aug 2013 In Acts 4:13 we read about a WOW moment… Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they...
259. Do you have a King? Released 1 Aug 2013 I have to admit to not seeing one episode of the HBO series Game of Thrones and I plead ignorant to the value of its viewing gratification. Although I have no desire to watch it...
260. Are you an epic failure? Released 1 Aug 2013 I am a failure… but, before you rush to my defense, hear me out. There were times I choked under pressure and bailed big time when situations were tough. There were too many ...
261. Do you believe in street justice? Released 1 Aug 2013 My heart is torn and perplexed with difficult thoughts today. I wonder what would happen if George Zimmerman or Trayvon Martin's family decided to pay my small town church this ...
262. Do you like long sermons? Released 1 Aug 2013 I thought I try to encourage you with a few laughs today. Here is one of my famous Top Ten Lists...hopefully it will bring a chuckle or two to your face...which I pretty sure, n...
263. Do you make promises? Released 1 Aug 2013 When I first became a dad 26 years ago, I never realized that I would become a dad of seven… or that God would use these wonderful people to change my life. So I came up with th...
264. Do you like transitions? Released 1 Aug 2013 In Exodus 17:1-7 the nation of Israel is in a desert, they were thirsty and in a very bad mood. At the core of Israel’s grumbling about the lack of water was simple, they dou...
265. Did you do that on purpose? Released 1 Aug 2013 Fatherhood is a challenge...to be the dad your kids need as they grow up is an exercise that will stretch us daily. Fathering has to be intentional… something done with purpose....
266. Are you ready to live dangerously? Released 1 Aug 2013 Imagine you’re at your place of work…at the office, construction site…wherever. One day this guy shows up…he stops by your cubicle or the coffee shop…he looks like he might just...
267. Men, do you have a hero? Released 12 Jun 2013 I do…that hero is my wife. This woman, with such a depth of character and beauty, has turned his heart into a beating frenzy of compassion. Warming the coldness that once res...
268. What does being a disciple really mean to you? Released 12 Jun 2013 That's a question that has been working on me for over 50 years now.... C.S. Lewis says this… Until you have given up yourself to Him you will not have a real self - C.S. Lew...
269. Brothers… who’s your daddy? Released 12 Jun 2013 Does that question make you squirm a bit? It doesn't have to. We are redeemed from sin to become the person Father God wants us to be. His plan is personal, strategically design...
270. Are you as free as you would love to be? Released 12 Jun 2013 Freedom is not about doing whatever you want, whenever you want and however you want. Freedom is about becoming the person you were meant to be.
271. Brothers do you like joy rides? Released 12 Jun 2013 1st Chronicles 16:27 give us a destination… Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is. This joyride is first and foremost about the friend...
272. What’s love got to do with it? Released 12 Jun 2013 A father’s expression of love delivers a message of value and relational closeness.
273. Men…you need to hang in there! Released 12 Jun 2013 2nd Corinthians 4:1 reminds to do just that! Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up.
274. Are you ready to swing away? Released 12 Jun 2013 I love baseball and believe or not the Apostle Paul has something to say about baseball. In 2nd Corinthians 4:17 he writes… For this light momentary affliction is preparing f...
275. How's Your Connections? Released 12 Jun 2013 Joshua Harris says this about connections… “Every relationship for a Christian is an opportunity to love another person like God has loved us.”
276. Do you hear voices? Released 12 Jun 2013 Our words have a tremendous impact on people. It's important to communicate with wisdom and meaning.
277. What are you holding on to? Released 16 May 2013 Chances are if you haven’t forgiven someone…your hands are full and so is your heart. But none of it is any good. What we need is a heart like Jesus. 1 Peter 2:23 says this abou...
278. What are you doing now? Released 16 May 2013 When God uses NOW, it’s an invitation. Salvation was a NOW moment that God used to rewrite out spiritual DNA to look like His. Salvation offers an opportunity to mirror the Fath...
279. Men, do you like a challenge? Released 16 May 2013 The disciples found forgiving like Jesus challenging….in Luke 17 we read about it. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiven...
280. Men, do you encourage your kids to be wild? Released 16 May 2013 In her book…Out of Africa, Karen Blixen wrote this “You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” Dads have this wonderful paradox living inside them. On one han...
281. What kind of hero are you? Released 16 May 2013 Who the Father is making me into is stands in complete opposition to what the world would like me to be. I refuse to be domesticated, tamed by a world system that devalues and d...
282. Brothers, how’s your eyesight? Released 16 May 2013 Matthew 5:8 says this… God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. WOW…Jesus is saying we get to see God! Not just when we get to heaven…now!
283. Do you have a father ache? Released 16 May 2013 Today I ache all over. It’s a deep feeling, one that stays with you, not necessary a pain but it does hurt a bit. It tends to keeps me up at times (OK, a lot of times) and distr...
284. Do you like your name? Released 16 May 2013 George McDonald, a Scottish minister in the late 1800’s, said this about our name. “Who can give a man this, his own name?” - George MacDonald
285. Do you question God? Released 16 May 2013 I question God all the time…it usually sounds like this. God…what are you doing? In my mind there are two ways to ask this question. One is a fear-controlled response to an unpl...
286. Brothers, its showtime! Released 16 May 2013 I recently made a remarkable discovery about myself. It seems that for 50 years now I’ve been in show business…yep…show business. April 23 marked my 57th year on this planet and...
287. Are you a touchy guy? Released 23 Mar 2013 In basketball and football games the outcome is often determined by the number of “touches” the key players have in a game. Dads, we need to have significant “touches” in th...
288. Brothers…are you a patient man? Released 23 Mar 2013 Patience gives muscle to understanding our family. It takes time to build healthy connections in a family, that’s not a big secret. Yet, our kids need to know that we understand...
289. Are you a Peacemaker? Released 23 Mar 2013 “Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 To be a peacemaker means there has to be a war going on someplace. Often there are small ski...
290. Do you need career advice? Released 23 Mar 2013 Actually the Bible has lots of career advice In 2 Timothy, chapter 2 we’re given 3 examples to model
291. How’s Your Grip Today? Released 23 Mar 2013 In Galatians 5 we read about the fruit of gripping. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness and self-c...
292. How did you wake up this morning? Released 23 Mar 2013 "You do not wake up one morning a bad person. It happens by a thousand tiny surrenders of self-respect to self-interest." ~ Robert Brault Proverbs 14:12 puts it this way. ...
293. Are you a showoff? Released 23 Mar 2013 You know…Scars are strange. I still brag about one received from trying a jump, on my bike, off a Jerry-rigged ramp in my friend’s backyard when I was 13. I wear it like a ba...
294. Ready for a special mission? Released 23 Mar 2013 Lately I've been thinking about forgiveness…and the Green Berets. The Green Berets are some of the toughest men on the planet…they are the “special” of special ops. Their traini...
295. Are you ready to forgive? Released 23 Mar 2013 Alexander Pope (the author of the poem, An Essay on Criticism) penned one of the most quoted lines of poetry. “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Alex caught the essence...
296. What Burns You? Released 23 Mar 2013 Last night I got angry…ticked off…spitting mad and this quote by Leonard Ravenhill mirrored my heart. Many of us are hunting mice - while lions devour the land. - Leonard Rav...
297. Are You Ready to Man up? Released 7 Mar 2013 Are you ready to love your wife, your children and your neighbors, the way they need to be loved?
298. Do you know the way? Released 7 Mar 2013 Do you know the way? My heart's desire is to present God's love and truth through my journey as husband, father and son...what I consider the three pillars of my life.
299. Are you feeling flat out? Released 7 Mar 2013 ‘Flat out’ is a phrase suggesting maximum effort and speed, but in Australia it usually means flat out on your face as in the expression “He’s flat out, like a lizard drinking.”...
300. Are you a betting man? Released 7 Mar 2013 An over-under or over/under bet is where people wager that the actual number in the game will be either higher or lower than a score posted by some “legal” gambling institution....
301. Do you feel…spoiled? Released 7 Mar 2013 You see, I started to feel that way this past week, even though it was a great week. I left something far too long in the cold, dark part of my heart…and it needed to come out. ...
302. Are you a dreamer? Released 7 Mar 2013 For a visionary guy like me; disappointments seem to be a close companion to the whole casting vision thing.
303. Are you a problem? Released 7 Mar 2013 During my time of prayer and reflection I asked God a question. Father…what’s wrong with me?
304. Are you a noble man? Released 7 Mar 2013 I love the movie Braveheart and in my opinion the movie is a powerful metaphor for spiritual warfare.
305. Are you good at making things up? Released 7 Mar 2013 I am! One vacation, Father God impressed on me a new word. That word was Foregivegracefulness. This new lingo of mine is the blending of forgiveness and grace, the wonderful ab...
306. Who has your heart? Released 7 Mar 2013 Who has your heart? Do you remember the first time you heard that God loved you?
307. Is your marriage an adventure? Released 19 Feb 2013 Exploring the female heart is adventurous; it needs our own heart to be fully engaged.
308. Are you a faithful husband? Released 19 Feb 2013 I absolutely love being married, of course having the perfect wife helps but I am so thankful that Christine decided to accept my proposal 30 years ago. This awesome adventure w...
309. Do you like storms? Released 19 Feb 2013 My peace comes in spite of my circumstance because I am with Him…abiding, focusing, and communing with the Lord of the winds and waves
310. Where are you going? Released 19 Feb 2013 How do I carry out the Great Commission in my everyday life…where should I go?
311. Do you like makeovers? Released 19 Feb 2013 Today I pray that God will totally work you over. Now, before you get mad at me listen to 1st Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may ...
312. Are you sharp? Released 19 Feb 2013 “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” This is why a Band of Brothers is a tactical source of strength. Having such a company is not easy; not for me any way...
313. Do you stand with your brothers? Released 19 Feb 2013 Watching the Band of Brothers series moves me every time, I get carried away by the stories of those brave men of Easy Company. I watch in admiration of their dedication to the ...
314. Do you have a band of brothers? Released 19 Feb 2013 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Recently I have been watching my DVD copy of the HBO series Band of Brothers, which tells the story of Ea...
315. Are your fearless? Released 19 Feb 2013 Everybody, if they’re honest with themselves, feel afraid sometimes. Feeling afraid is not the issue…being controlled by that fear is.
316. How do you respond to tragedy? Released 19 Feb 2013 How do we handle heartbreak like the one in Newtown, Connecticut? Or the fact that there are 143 thousand orphans in the world today. What do we do with 27 million who are sold ...
317. Do you like choices? Released 14 Dec 2012 John 15:16 talks about a great choice that God has made… “You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that yo...
318. Do you have an invitation? Released 14 Dec 2012 Mark 1:17 says this… “Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 This the greatest ongoing invitation ever given…nothing e...
319. Do you have an appointment? Released 14 Dec 2012 You do you know…In the book of Mark we read "And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach." Mark ...
320. Are you a Gatekeeper? Released 14 Dec 2012 Why do we need courage to be a gatekeeper? Because there is an enemy who has a world view that involves lying, cheating and destroying lives. That includes our families and our ...
321. Are you a quiet guy? Released 14 Dec 2012 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 As we inch ever closer to Christmas day my heart fights to keep the focus on a Messiah who c...
322. Are you good at making room? Released 14 Dec 2012 Two thousand years ago, an unnamed innkeeper made room (unknown to him) for the Messiah to be born in the last space available…a stable. Perhaps it was compassion for the young ...
323. What do you know? Released 14 Dec 2012 I find the story of Joseph fascinating. His story inspires the family man inside of me…of all the people I want to meet in Heaven, he’s at the top of the list. His story makes ...
324. Are you hungry? Released 14 Dec 2012 I know my heart is hungry today. Christmas does this to me. I try to imagine what I would have done with a star announcing a messiah’s birth. Would I leave my land, my comfort t...
325. Do you believe in signs and wonders? Released 14 Dec 2012 Christmastime is signs and wonders time. I believe there are angel songs still filling the sky with the promise of the Messiah, wishing for a human ear to receive the Good News.
326. How’s your Christmas Spirit? Released 14 Dec 2012 Last Christmas a group from my church went caroling to a few shut-ins from our church community. Our first stop was Pete’s home and a huge God moment. Pete is confined to a ...
327. Are You Tough? Released 14 Dec 2012 I’m sure you have heard of the old saying…When the going gets tough…the tough get going. Man, I hate that saying…of course the tough get going…because they’re …TOUGH! What about...
328. Are you an expert? Released 14 Dec 2012 During some interviews and even in discussions between friends and myself, I have been called a fathering expert. I wrote this to keep my head on straight.
329. Do You Like To Pray? Released 14 Dec 2012 We need to be men of prayer; it aligns our will and spirit with His, enabling us to stand firm, and act in a manner that honors the Father. The closeness we can develop with the...
330. Are you willing? Released 14 Dec 2012 A couple of years ago I read the book The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns and it greatly impacted me. It enlarged my view on fatherhood. Ephesians 3:14-15 has the same aff...
331. How’s your game? Released 13 Dec 2012 Listen to one of my favorite Scriptures found in Malachi 4:6 “He will turn the hearts of the fathers toward their children, and the hearts of the children towards their fathe...
332. Do you ask for directions? Released 13 Dec 2012 Moses has a great lesson to teach us about directions in Exodus 33:14-15, listen to this. “And He said, My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest. (15) And he s...
333. Do you have what it takes? Released 13 Dec 2012 My path to wholeness includes me becoming a dad. At first my strongest desire to be a great father was because I wanted to be different than my dad. Growing up in an abusive hom...
334. Are You a Free Man? Released 13 Dec 2012 To live free is to understand how Jesus lived. In all his dealings with humanity, Jesus never let success or opposition have power over him. The trappings of success and opposit...
335. How's Your Heart Today? Released 13 Dec 2012 In Psalm 101:2-3 we read a powerful reminder. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; (3) I...
336. Are You Grateful? Released 13 Dec 2012 Gratitude is an action word, a powerful muscle of expressing thanks and gratefulness. It is also, I believe, relational.
337. Are you a character? Released 21 Nov 2012 The channel for our passions, for our zeal must be our character.
338. Do you have A Everyday Testimony? Released 21 Nov 2012 What is an everyday testimony? Do I need one? Do I even have one?
339. Are you a good neighbor? Released 21 Nov 2012 Being a neighbor reminds me of Mr. Rogers…yes, that Mr. Rogers.
340. Do you like olives? Released 21 Nov 2012 Did you know it takes an olive plant about 15 years to grow into a tree. What does have to do with children?
341. Do you want to pick a fight? Released 21 Nov 2012 One of my heart’s desires is to see people set free, to see them in a vibrant and full relationship with Christ.
342. Do you know how much God loves you? Released 21 Nov 2012 The Father’s love is reliable, powerful, penetrating, redemptive, personal and life changing.
343. Do you know who you are? Released 21 Nov 2012 I’m a firm believer in making proclamations; they are reminders of who we really are in Christ.
344. Are you target practice? Released 21 Nov 2012 When you surrendered to Christ, did you realize the target you placed on yourself? Now you have a fight on your hands.
345. Are you a superhero? Released 21 Nov 2012 If I was a Superhero; my name would be “Death Grip”. If that sounds like an awful name for a Superhero, let me explain why it fits.
346. Do you like a challenge? Released 21 Nov 2012 I’m not a big fan of Halloween. It’s hard for me to celebrate a holiday dedicated to giving sugar rushes and dental decay to children. However, God used my neighbor Fred (not hi...
347. Are You a Hard Worker? Released 21 Nov 2012 It's hard work to be a good dad. It's a hard core dedicated, extreme makeover type of a adventure.
348. What do you think of gentleness? Released 21 Nov 2012 To me gentleness is not about being tame or weak, it’s about liberation. Freed to open our hearts towards our children and pour love into them.
349. Are you losing hope? Released 21 Nov 2012 Circumstances offer no hope, no relief and cause us angst of Biblical proportions…but, that’s not what where our hope lies.
350. Do you have to earn you way? Released 21 Nov 2012 To journey with God has nothing to do with our natural ability (or lack thereof), it doesn’t matter what we bring to the table or what gifts we possess.
351. Do You Enjoy Your Kids? Released 21 Nov 2012 Our children help us back to to en-JOY-ment, slowing us down to seize upon wonder moments and seeing God in them all. That is part of the reward system the Father has set up for...
352. Are You Relentless? Released 21 Nov 2012 A relentless God is pursuing us...Father God is hungry for our hearts! How do we respond?
353. What About Grace? Released 21 Nov 2012 The Greek word for redemption describes the price paid for a prisoner of war…the price is paid and they are set free. We are all former POWs.
354. Is that all there is? Released 21 Nov 2012 We can lose heart and our faith in God’s promises during difficult circumstances. Know what I think? I think we need to be “All-struck”.
355. Whose Word Do You Believe? Released 21 Nov 2012 My word has a lot to say about me...mostly negative. Sometimes my word snuffs the life right out of me. Each syllable reminding me of mistakes, each a drop of remorse or guilt.....
356. Did you know that you’re a generational being? Released 21 Nov 2012 In your God ordained genetic code, in your make up, and the person you are, is the power to affect the future.
357. How do you measure strength? Released 20 Nov 2012 Is strength measurable? Can you calculate it's increase? The answer is in Psalm 138:3.
358. Are you a has been? Released 20 Nov 2012 The typical definition is this; a has been is one that is no longer famous, popular, successful, or useful or effective. Does that fit you? Find out why I don't think so.
359. Do you have STUFF? Released 20 Nov 2012 We all have STUFF. Events that try to define us, wreck us, disrupt our walk, maim us and stunt our growth. What can we do about our stuff?
360. Do You Believe in Miracles? Released 20 Nov 2012 Do you stop and notice the miracles happening in your life?
361. Are You a Hero? Released 20 Nov 2012 Are you a hero? What to find out how to be one? Listen to Jay Cookingham as he explains the connection between sonship and being a hero.
362. Are You a Faithful Man? Part 2 Released 20 Nov 2012 What's does it mean to be faithful in marriage? Part 2 explores this subject.
363. Are You a Faithful Man? Part 1 Released 20 Nov 2012 What's does it mean to be faithful in marriage? Part 1 explores this subject.
364. Do You Like a Good Story? Released 20 Nov 2012 What about the story of your life...does God care?
365. Do You Think I'm Crazy? Released 20 Nov 2012 Am I crazy or am I not crazy enough? Sure it somewhat depends on the definition or perhaps who is doing the defining…maybe it only seems crazy. Maybe I’m crazy as a fox…maybe I’...
366. What's Your Calling? Released 20 Nov 2012 A call to father is simply following the example of father God, fleshed out in the life of Jesus, and how He draws us into a relationship with Him. The power of fathering is bor...