Think of the film THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Jesus was a tough, courageous warrior who went to the cross for you and me. He was scared enough that He sweat blood (an actual condition known as hemahydrosis)—but He did not run. He did not call 10,000 angels to rescue Him. He went forward boldly,Continue reading “Sing. Matthew 26:30.”
Category Archives: Biblical Manhood / Masculinity
Billy Graham said, “Ours is a Singing Faith.”
I don’t know about you, but even having been a singer all my life, I sometimes think of male singers as trendy little guys in skinny jeans, or hipsters with an oxymoronically-named man bun. I have sung bass in choirs with all the manliest bearded men: big, strong, tattooed Marine veterans and tough guys ofContinue reading “Billy Graham said, “Ours is a Singing Faith.””
Biblical Manhood is Kingdom Childhood. Mark 10:14.
I admire two ministers and a layman.[1] First, Johnny D. Our youth minister loved his family, and was determined to obey Jesus in all things. He also had a gift for loving people, listening to people, and showing compassion. He was full of joy and when you were around him, you knew following Christ wasContinue reading “Biblical Manhood is Kingdom Childhood. Mark 10:14.”
GODLY MANHOOD. Matthew 12:18-20.
Is manhood the power to terrify and defeat enemies, or the power to act rationally regardless of passions? Is it dangerous violence or dignified silence? Yes, men are leaders. You get to be Dad, Boss, and Hero. The Bible says “the Lord is a Warrior. Warrior is His Name,” Exodus 15:3. But Jesus modeled somethingContinue reading “GODLY MANHOOD. Matthew 12:18-20.”
Layers.
Childhood emotions come in single syllables: mad, sad, glad. You laugh, cry, pout, fume. Adulthood is complicated. You feel pensive, ambivalent, bittersweet. Adult emotions have more layers than a wedding cake. David understood. This poet who killed giants, this warrior who was a music therapist, this military tactician who cuddled lambs—David understood complex emotions. ForContinue reading “Layers.”
Non-Toxic Masculinity.
American culture exalts a narrow view of manhood: you gotta be rugged, strong, and unemotional, like pickup trucks banging up and down mountains in TV commercials, chewing up boulders and spitting out gravel. But the ads are fake. If you treat your truck that way you will not only destroy the suspension, you may voidContinue reading “Non-Toxic Masculinity.”
What About Those Alpha Males?
Some are born leaders—their voice and raw physical traits always land them on top. There are those of whom it can be truly said, “he never took a back seat to anyone.” Perhaps such raw leadership works best in more physical fields: battle or sports or law enforcement. George Washington, Billy Graham, and Robert E.Continue reading “What About Those Alpha Males?”
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