Archive for the 'Be a Man' Category
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What Makes a Real Man?
“It isn’t that they can’t see the solution. It is that they can’t see the problem.” - G. K. Chesterton
The Promise Keepers movement has morphed in the recent past into a regionalized and concentrated focus on reaching the men who sit in church pews every Sunday, yet do little else. As Chris Roe says, “If […]
Published by AP on July 14th, 2006 tagged Be a Man | Comment now »
Happy Father’s Day
To all the real men of my life - Dad, Roger, Greg, Dan, Curt, Richard - I seriously thought about getting you one of these for your mountain bike in honor of Father’s Day, but decided to let you in on the deal before I do so!
Their website says…
“Can a bicycle saddle change the world? […]
Published by AP on June 18th, 2006 tagged HUMOR ME, Be a Man | Comment now »
All Rise
One day we all will stand
before the Maker of all man
And give account of all we’ve done
And how we’ve tried to overcome…
This morning I sat in county court with some very good friends and watched with great interest as court began. There were 9 defendants and each one had a different story. There were attorneys […]
Published by AP on April 6th, 2006 tagged Preaching, Be a Man | Comment now »
Could we really do this?
From Yahoo News: “HARRISBURG, Pa. - An ancient weapon that struck fear in the hearts of Spanish conquistadors, and that some think was used to slay wooly mammoths in Florida, may soon be added to the arsenal of Pennsylvania’s hunters.
The state Game Commission is currently drafting proposed regulations to allow hunters to use the atlatl, […]
Published by AP on November 13th, 2005 tagged Be a Man | 2 Comments »
Onward and Forward?
I found these words penned by an unknown source, but they tie directly into the faith concepts that I have been thinking and speaking about recently. This seems to be the hymn of the modern day Christian:
Backward Christian soldiers, fleeing from the fight.
With the cross of Jesus, clearly out of sight.
Christ our rightful Master, stands […]
Published by AP on November 3rd, 2005 tagged Lyrics, Be a Man | Comment now »
This One’s for Dad…
Hey, Dad, I’d just like to tell you a few things…
There are so many things that I have in my life because of you. Very early on, I have memories of you working hard. Thanks for teaching me the value of sweat and hard work. I distinctly remember watching you sweat while mowing grass in […]
Published by AP on June 18th, 2005 tagged Pattersons, Be a Man | 1 Comment »
This One’s for Mama
The word MOTHER brings back lots of memories. For some, the word brings memories of cruel torture, unsafe habits or the simply the person who gave your birth. For others, the word brings an attitude of respect, the memory of your best friend, accompanied by a longing to be really loved. And then for others, […]
Published by AP on May 8th, 2005 tagged Pattersons, Be a Man | 2 Comments »
‘Braveheart’ Becomes Role Model for Christian Men
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By Nigel Hunt
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Movies like “Braveheart” and “Legends of the Fall” are on the viewing list for men in a growing Christian movement that calls for them to throw off […]
Published by AP on January 24th, 2005 tagged Be a Man | Comment now »
Ok, so I’m a little late…
Recent new discussions about the Patriot Act, and the President’s own brief mention of its use here in the USofA have prompted me to start my own exploration. This link is facinating: “Local Officials,” and the reams of information out there will take awhile to explore. This one is also worth reading: A Guide to […]