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Real men don’t cry.
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I tell you, it is harder to grieve so deeply, mournfully, and respectfully, in tears, than to “suck it up” and just turn your mind away.

December 6th, 2008 | Tags: brokenness, manhood, relationship, strength, suffering | Category: Advanced, Clarifications, Featured, Quoted, Reflection | Comments (1)

“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
God does not give us overcoming life: He gives us life as we overcome. The strain is the strength. If there is no strain, there is no strength. Are you asking God to give you life [...]

August 3rd, 2008 | Tags: duality, strength, Utmost | Category: Basic, Quoted, Spiritual Formation | Comments (1)

We are called to goodness not niceness.
That is not to say we aren’t also to be nice, but it is not so much the point. Too often general society–and Christians–mix up the two to their own detriment.
Biblically speaking the word “good” appears 614 times in the NIV, whereas “nice” appears… well not at all. Granted–this [...]

July 11th, 2008 | Tags: goodness, manhood, strength | Category: Advanced, Clarifications, Featured | Comments (2)

I’ve been sick and had to take Monday off. Today (Wednesday) I went to work and toughed it out against a constant headache for more than half-day but eventually came home to rest. And rest I did. And then watched a movie. That brings me up to 4 movies in 3 days. Not astounding by [...]

May 21st, 2008 | Tags: inspiration, social concern, strength, surrender | Category: Reflection, Reviews | Comments (2)

In CCF Bible Study this past Friday we looked into Luke 6:27-38 to gain a better understanding of the model of love Christ teached and practiced. The passage offers much wisdom with philosophies which conflict very much with worldly perspectives. Many groups found themselves debating over the meaning of “turning the other cheek”: framed perhaps [...]

March 5th, 2007 | Tags: Bible, manhood, strength | Category: Clarifications, Featured | Leave a comment