Bible Passage: “…fixing our eyes on Jesus…” (Hebrews 12:2) Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-12:3 I regularly encounter men whose bulging muscles, successful careers, diet changes, exceptional grades, and/or excellence in hobbies …
Yes, Lord!
Bible Passage: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8) Scripture …
Necessary “No’s”
Bible Passage: “The acts of the flesh are obvious…” (Galatians 5:19) Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-26 If you want to grow in self-discipline, be a man who practices saying “no.” An …
Hungry for Self-Discipline
Bible Passage: “When you fast…” (Matthew 6:16, emphasis added) Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:16-18 If you want to grow in self-discipline, start fasting.[1] I’m dreaming today of an army of hungry …
What Are You Training For?
Bible Passage: “…train yourself for godliness.” (1 Timothy 4:7b) Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Who is training you, and what are you training for? Whether a man is a lazy …
Loving/Hating Self-Discipline
Bible Passage: “As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, ‘That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send …
The Man of Self-Discipline
Bible Passage: “The fruit of the Spirit is…self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-26 “Toxic masculinity is masculinity without self-discipline.”[1] The Spirit’s agenda for your life includes empowering you to …
A Big Happy Family
Bible Verse: “And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words …
Wisdom From Gretzky
Bible Verse: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. …
Doing Good
Bible Verse: “…eager to do what is good.” (Titus 2:14b) Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-37 My teacher told us about a man who spent his whole life doing good. …