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God is perfect in his timing. Exquisite in his creative nature. Refined in his telling of the story of his son Jesus. Focused on the redemption of the world. Nothing was random. So why did Easter happen when it did? Why did the crucifixion take place during the season of the Passover Festival? Why not during Rosh Hashanah when a new year is celebrated … could have been about new life. Why not during Yom Kippur which focuses on repentance and forgiveness … that would make sense. Jesus gave his life. God sacrificed his son. We were forgiven and redemption...

There’s a lot of change in the world happening right now. It is the one constant in life … change. Change is inevitable. And it’s inconvenient. So how do we deal with change? We change. We grow. We mature. We move more into His presence. It’s easier to stay the same. No awkward annoying changes. Just keep trudging along. Same lane. It’s more convenient, more comfortable, we know the route. But if you don’t change - you will miss your future. If you want your life to be better in three years, then you must change today. That change is...

I'm fired up about what God is doing in men worldwide through the CMN brotherhood. Pastors and leaders in nations like Egypt, Indonesia, and Peru are discipling men every single day with CMN resources. That’s what happens when we invest in building strong men! We often get investments backward. God's economy works differently. In Jeremiah 29:7, we read, "Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I've carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." Instead of waiting to receive blessing before we give it, God has called...

Years ago, I was fishing near Bishop, California, with my friends Ron and Dave. Dave and I were caught up in catching fish and wandered far down a creek, away from camp. We didn't notice as twilight fell, then darkness. Soon, we were lost. Back at camp, Ron knew we were in trouble. He climbed on a rock with a Coleman lantern and kept waving it, minute after minute. When I looked up and finally saw that light, it felt like the best thing I'd ever seen. Our friend’s light guided us back. Everyone sometimes gets into the wilderness in...

Life gets complicated. Pressure builds. Obstacles hit. A voice whispers, "Just give up." But…  you're not built to quit. You're built to win. The Spirit of God within you has already won the victory and will lead you into victory. Sometimes the key is just a matter of habit. Your daily walk. I’ve been able to ask some great leaders questions. From their answers, I've learned that endurance, grit, tenacity, and faith are core ingredients in the hearts of men who walk through some of life's toughest battles. But these qualities aren't accidental - they're intentional. These are the qualities...