From “Leadership” class at Belhaven University, prison work, and counseling. It fits well with our six weeks of prison classes on “A Man and His Work” and Adult Sunday School class on “Christ and the Proverbs.” Jesus says: The greatest among you will be your servant….God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have …
All My Life Is Portioned Out for Me
My times are in Your hand….I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. (Psalm 31:15; Philippians 4:11) Anna Waring Anna L. Waring (1823-1910) was a Welsh poet and hymn-writer. In her writings, she expressed deep love for and trust in Christ People praised Anna’s inner, unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in …
The Wall: A Parable
Updated May 31, 2018 to include an audio version of the post. Adapted and expanded from Gloria Jay Evans (used in counseling and prison ministry) Whoever isolates themself is self-indulgent; they lash out at common sense….Let us not give up meeting together, as some are doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the …
Authentic Manhood & John Croyle
We are doing another 36 week class on Authentic Manhood at Jester III Prison in Richmond, TX. This is the fourth time we have taught this, each time with a new group of fifty or more men. Six weeks are given each to these topics: A Man + His Design (Manhood Realities; Create + Cultivate; Manhood Definition; King/Warrior; Lover/Friend; Seasons …
Manhood: Bringing Strength into Balance
Our prison class on Authentic Manhood draws on Stu Weber’s book, Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart: Bringing Strength into Balance. Biblical masculinity includes a delicate mix of being a king, warrior, lover, and friend. All Christians (male and female) need to grow in these Christ-like qualities in Christ-like ways and balance these roles as each situation requires. These character …
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