Connections with a Purpose

Luke 14:22-23 And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’  And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. In his book, The Tipping Point,...

Listening Demonstrates That You Care

Years ago, I was a mentor charged me to show people I cared before telling them so.  I John 3:18 states, “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”  Similarly, James 2:18b states, “Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will...

What Do You Want?

I asked this question to a group of men recently and received a wide range of answers—answers that centered on success, comfort, and retirement!   So–what do you want?   Your response may be similar to the answers I mentioned above, but when Jesus stated what he...

Men: Made for Submission from The Village Blog

I have always wanted to be in charge. I get uncomfortable watching home videos from my childhood because I can see the roots of my pride, entitlement and selfishness play out as I watch little Kyle work as hard as he can to control the room. My father wanted control....

Spiritual Schizophrenia by Paul Tripp

If I watched a video of your everyday life for the past six weeks, would I conclude that your faith shapes everything you think, desire, say, and do? Or, as I watched that video, would I begin to see a separation between your spirituality and reality? I want to write...