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We're now in the season of Lent. It's the forty-day historical church season that culminates in the joy of Easter. It represents the forty days of fasting and testing that Jesus endured in the wilderness. It's a season to remind ourselves of His great love for us and to reconsecrate our hearts. To strengthen the power of this season, consider these three love-gifts that Jesus gave us at the cross. Forgiveness: We have been set free – the death sentence over our heads has been lifted, we can breathe deep the fresh air of new life in Christ! Forgiveness is...

The solution to addiction is connection. When men are connected to friends and brothers, the healing of hearts, hurt,s and life’s bruises is exponential. Health is the byproduct of a healthy environment. Connection is brotherhood. It’s a core value of CMN and should be a core value of your life - because there’s a brother that needs you. You have value in another man’s life. A ministry to men can be the results of purpose, communication, strategy, and effort. But, fundamentally, it’s about friendship. Brotherhood. Abraham, the father of faith had a secret weapon, the same secret weapon God has...

Love produces faith, faith gives us the power of grace, grace produces a generous heart. A generous heart is filled with faith, love, and hope. A generous heart is free from fear and lives at peace. Your life will not be shaken by attacks of the enemy when you’re moving in the spirit of generosity. Take inventory: You’ve built a strong foundation on His Word. That means you win because Christ has already obtained the victory. You won’t be shaken. You won’t stop your forward movement. You will become what your heart has embraced—His life living in you! God told...

Many years ago, I began practicing speaking the Lord’s Prayer daily. Praying it over my family, my friends, my ministry, and my daily walk with Jesus. This daily ritual centers your heart, builds hope, and gives energy to your day. It’s called the “Lord's Prayer,” but it was actually what he taught his disciples during his personal ministry manifesto called the “Sermon on the Mount.” “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And...

I was fishing with my grandsons yesterday on their holiday, watching them as they intently waited for a hit from what they hoped was the biggest fish they'd ever caught. Cold and windy, not ideal, but we did manage a couple fat rainbow trout. As I watched them, I wondered what they would remember. They're 8 and 11 years old. What are the memories they'll have of their Papa? It's been said about tombstones, that chiseled between the dates of birth and death is just a dash. A full life is in that dash. How do I want my grandsons...