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Friends - Not Just a TV Show
There’s a great story about brotherhood in the life of Jesus. One of his best friends, Lazarus, was at home in Bethany, sick and about to die. Lazarus’s sisters sent word to a nearby town for Jesus to come heal him, “and hurry!” John, who wrote the story, never says that Lazarus was worried. It seems he trusted his friend. But those around Lazarus didn’t share his faith—they were freaking. Jesus and Lazarus had been friends for some time, but now it seemed their friendship was being tested. Instead of rushing to His friend, Jesus stayed in that town teaching. Then He...
This Challenged Me
In the midst of a chaotic world, committed men of God are shaking cities. Yesterday, key leaders from Dallas/Fort Worth were energized as great CMN friends spoke of discipling men and transforming cities. Our long-time friend and Lions Roar host, men's pastor James deMelo, gave a powerful strategy to take men into a deeper walk of faith through discipleship retreats and intensives. His men's group has burgeoned from a handful to hundreds of men taking Christ into the marketplace. James provoked my spirit to stay the course.Walt Landers is taking whole communities for the Gospel through churches, schools, parenting classes, "Dads on Guard" squads...
Meet Jurgen at the Summit
A true friend is your brother. A brother is not necessarily a friend, but a friend is always a brother. "Brotherhood" is the theme of this year's Global Summit.You must meet my friend and brother—Jurgen Matthesius. He and his wife Leanne have carved out a powerful multi campus church in San Diego. This dynamic church already in the thousands grew by 50% last year!! He will tell you it was because of strong men. Hundreds of men gather for prayer at 6am every Tuesday at multiple sites across San Diego County - it is a massive renewal.Jurgen is going to "baptize" you...
TD Jakes at Lions Roar
Every enduring culture is built on the character of its heroes and the courage of its warriors. In a world that seems more concerned with the calorie content of children’s lunches than the character content of children’s hearts, we as Christian men and fathers must focus on the development of character. For it is the demise of character that results in the destruction of great cultures.Today I'm privileged to invite you to attend CMN's Global Summit, Lions Roar 2018 to hear one of the great cultural heroes of our day, Bishop TD Jakes. Men who heard Bishop Jakes minister at Lions Roar 1999...
Suicide & Samson
In the documentary, The Bridge, a man is seen jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He lived. Most don’t. Later he said, “The moment my feet left the railing of the bridge I said to myself, this is the worst decision I’ve ever made.”Recently Andrew Stoecklein, a young pastor in Chino, California, took the path of death by his own hand. He was only 30 years old. His lovely wife Kayla and three little boys are devastated. He pastored a successful church, was regarded by his peers and seemed to have everything, but he also fought depression.Followers of Christ who leave this...