“And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18 (NLT)  With Father’s Day coming up, I want to dedicate some time to talking to the men.  I’ve found that almost every father wants the same things: a sense of purpose; a warm and lively sex life with his wife; and a job with meaning, not just good pay. He wants to secure a great future for his kids. He wants to be able to let loose and have fun with his family—and still know that his wife and children are proud of him.   The problem is most men haven’t had anyone to model real manhood to them. There hasn’t been a real fathering of the …

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NLT) With all of the responsibilities on my plate, people often ask me how I handle so much “stuff” without becoming weary or overwhelmed by problems.  Galatians 6:9 (AMPC) provides guidance for all of us. Paul tells us not to lose heart and grow weary in doing good for in due time, we’ll reap blessings “if we don’t loosen and relax our courage.” You see, emotional exhaustion creeps in when we begin to let go of our courage.  To “lose heart” describes times when situations are ongoing, difficult and still unrewarded. What can help us to hang onto our courage and …

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)  What is one thing the Bible repeatedly reminds believers to do? It is to speak God’s Word.  And why is that so important? Because it benefits you! When weariness or emotional exhaustion tries to weigh on you like a wet blanket, speaking what God says pushes it off.  So don’t read the Word to yourself; read it aloud. Then take a minute or two and begin to speak over your day, your family, your business and your future. This is how you take God’s promises and give them a voice.  …