FAITHFUL MAN®

Sharing the Gospel Requires More than Your Good Example

Some lessons come early. Life has a way of warning children . . . Don’t stand out Blend in with the crowd Don’t make a stir Do what everybody else does Don’t be different At some point, we experience the truth of the old Japanese proverb: “The nail that sticks up will be hammered down”…
He Wants Far More Than You Think – Why Sex Is Never Enough For A Good Man

Listening to the popular media, you come away with the idea that there are about four good men left on planet earth. It’s not true. There are millions of Good Men – men who love their wives and kids; men who are faithful to their families and the God they serve; noble men who do…
Staying in Love with the Woman You Married

Ready for a bold statement? I wrote a book that teaches men how to deeply love and cherish their wives and I think you should buy it. Pretty self-serving, eh? Sure, there’s something in it for me. But, there’s a great deal in it for you because if you buy this book, read, and apply it you…
Why Jesus Doesn’t Like Your Doctrine (Part I)

Wait a minute . . . I thought I was right and everyone else was wrong. Jesus doesn’t like my doctrine? No, He doesn’t or, at least He doesn’t like the way it matters to you. That’s an amazingly bold statement and it’s deeply offensive. I’m the pastor of a major American Church in…
Why You’re Going to Have a Fantastic Marriage This Year!

Have you ever considered that God wants you to have a great marriage? Sometimes we are so caught up with the pressures and stresses of life we forget that God’s intention for the most important human relationship we’ll ever have is a #1 Priority with Him . . . and He expects it to be so…
Teaching Kids to Work Hard . . . in a World that Would Rather Play

You can’t separate hard work and good character. They go together. God expects our kids to know how to work diligently and to have a good attitude about it. “Good luck with that,” Some might be tempted to say. But, this is what much of the book of Proverbs addresses: the critical importance of a…
Raising Men in a Culture that Prefers Boys

Our sons are in the process of developing their self-identity. What kind of men are they becoming? In this process, where are their ideas coming from? “Without a vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 As fathers, it is our duty to provide a direction, a vision of identity, for our sons. Simply stated, a vision is…
Marriage . . . What’s In Yours? Free Ebook

Could you stand up in a room and say, without embarrassment, “We’re not perfect but even so, I encourage you to follow our example in marriage?” A godly couple can say this because of what’s missing from their marriage (and because of what’s there, but that’s another article). Sometimes it’s good when certain things go…
How Art and Nature Make People Intelligent

What do art museums, photography contests, and finger paintings have in common? Creators – the people who brought into existence the piece on display. It’s pretty straightforward. You’ll never hear someone looking at the child’s finger painting display asking, “Isn’t this amazing? I wonder how this got here?” And then offering every possible theory as…
Jesus Isn’t Offensive, Only Christians Are . . . Right?

When you are “The Rock of Offense” you’re bound to get up a few noses. And, He did. The religious establishment of the day hated Jesus so much they purposed to kill Him at the earliest possible moment. If you make the powerbrokers so angry they’re determined to kill you . . . that’s pretty…
7 Truths to Help You Triumph Over Sin

What you believe defines who you are and how you live. Consequently, what you think is true is far more powerful in affecting how you live your life than the actual truth. You are what you think. That’s why if you think wrong, you’ll never live strong. Question: What do you think about sin? Do…
Why Smart Husbands Defend “Date Night” Against All Intruders

When it comes to romance, being spontaneous is great . . . Hey Babe, let’s go grab a bite to eat at . . . . . Let’s jump in the car and visit . . . . . How about we . . ? But the planned, thoughtful evening out where all the details…