Men

5 Powerful Ways the Bible Defines Manhood

Our society has a lot to say about gender roles, and often it feels at odds with what the Bible says. But is it manly for Christians to drink beer, watch sports, and act domineering? Together, we'll look at five incredible ways the Bible defines manhood.

NBA Star AJ Griffin Quits Basketball to Pursue Ministry, Says ‘I Gave up Basketball to Follow Jesus’

A rising NBA star and former first-round draft pick surprised the basketball world this weekend by announcing his retirement to pursue a calling by God into ministry.

4 Ways Parents Can Raise Up Sons to Be Godly Men

If I don’t lay down the plan, if I am not the chief architect laying out what manhood looks like, then I can rest assured that the world will draft a plan for my sons and install it well within them.

Can Fantasy Football Be Used for Discipleship?

The fast-approaching fall season brings to mind the fun of tailgate parties, team jerseys, tasty treats, and football season! The thrill of preseason leads to the excitement of the regular season and, of course, the joy of fantasy football! President and founder of UNPACKIN' it Ministries, Bryce Johnson, has developed a way to draw the interest of fantasy football lovers into church small groups by using a Gospel-centered approach to fantasy football. He calls it Fantasy Football Fellowship, or FFF for short.

10 Things Your Wife Hates

A compliment can really go a long way and give your wife the pep in her step for the day.

Former NFL Star David Pollack on Why Every Day Counts for Christ

Success on the football field taught David Pollack about discipline, but following Jesus taught him what really matters. He opens up about the message behind Every Day Counts and why ordinary days can have eternal impact.

6 Things to Consider before Drinking That Beer...

The person who consumes alcohol walks a very fine line between freedom and sin, responsibility and carelessness, liberty and abuse—over-indulgence can even disqualify a person from leadership.

10 Prayers for Your Bible Reading

Reading the Bible before praying is like putting the cart before the horse.

Can We Use Exercise to Worship God?

May we never make an idol out of our bodies or fitness, and may we never neglect our health and taking care of our bodies. Exercise can play a beautiful role in the kingdom of God.

Is Gambling a Sin?

While the Bible doesn’t specifically contain the word “gambling,” a number of passages urge good financial stewardship and warn against being foolish with money or get-rich-quick scenarios.

How to Break a Porn Addiction: A Guide for Christians

Breaking free from pornography requires honesty with yourself, in which you admit your problem, take time to discover what encourages the addiction, and find a dependable, godly accountability partner as you recover.

4 Lessons I Learned about Jesus and Fishing

Here are four specific things God has taught me through time in the outdoors with Him:

Browns Football Players Share Testimonies at ‘ Cleveland for Christ’ Event

How faith and sports are powerfully converging in Cleveland, with 15 Cleveland Browns players participating in a groundbreaking 'Cleveland for Christ' event that saw baptisms and testimonies shared.

The Need for Fathers

Mothers are sometimes stumped in their efforts to explain where daddies come from, especially when the father is absent in a child’s life.

Encouragement for the Hard Days at Work

Sometimes, the best method of encouragement to a work-worn soul is to take that moment of silence. Recenter yourself on the Lord, on His promises, on the fact that work is temporary, but the eternal things are worth pursuing with exuberance and joy.