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As we celebrate Juneteenth, take time to reflect on the power of freedom, not only in our nation's history but also in our personal lives as followers of Christ. The story of Juneteenth, which commemorates the final act of freeing slaves in America on June 19, 1865, reminds us that true freedom is a journey, not just a destination. One of the most inspiring stories of Juneteenth is that of Ottis Flake and his daughter Opal Lee. In 1939, Ottis and his family faced racism and violence when a mob set fire to their home in Fort Worth, Texas, on...

Jesus didn’t come to lower the bar for manhood. He didn’t come to make gaining a higher level of authentic masculinity easier. Jesus raised the bar on manhood. By raising the bar, He made us realize we need a savior. And He invites us to embrace our true identity. To be a real man is to be more like Jesus. It means: Loving sacrificially and putting the needs of others before our own Leading with humility, integrity, and servant-heartedness Pursuing righteousness and standing firm in our faith, even in the face of adversity Seeking wisdom and guidance from God's Word...

How do we fight the attack on the family? Because it is an attack. And it isn’t new. Since the day Adam and Eve were deceived, there has been a blistering attack on the family. And the center target of the attack is the father. The war on men and manhood is ominous and dangerous. It is fully focused on destroying families, abusing children, and killing off legacy. The tragic consequences of fatherlessness have never been more clear. Fatherless children are: 8 times more likely to go to prison 10 times more likely to be drug addicts 5 times more...

You are not just a man; you are a warrior in the lives of your children. When a father affirms his child, it paves the way for forming a resilient and healthy identity. Whether or not you had a strong father figure, your call and duty is to become the rock your children need. God has accepted you, sent His Son to prove His love, and reconnected with us through forgiveness. This is the example provided to us that we must embrace and let it fuel our purpose. The central mission of a good father is not to raise up...

It’s time to start telling yourself a different story about what it means to be a father. And that story begins with recognizing God as our Father. Jesus said to pray, 'Our Father who is in heaven.' It starts with a declaration of relationship. He is our Father.  He didn’t say to pray to the great sovereign one, or great creator, or even God our healer. It is much more personal. Our Father. Jesus taught us to pray to ‘Our Father in heaven.’ Why would he use that picture, that image, for us to relate to him? Father—a word that...