365 Christian Men

July 14. Dave Rudenis. Dave was a young deacon in a local church in Florida. One evening at the church's board meeting, the pastor challenged his team "to make a difference; to get out there and do something."  After the meeting, Dave told his pastor he didn't think he should be "doing something" because he was "just a young deacon who liked to race […] The post Dave Rudenis, US, Auto Mechanic fir...

July 13. Stanley Dale. Dale was an Australian who first visited New Guinea while he was in the army during World War II. When he first saw the high mountain ranges of the interior, he set his mind that someday he would come back and bring the message of God's love to the Yali people, who lived in those remote areas.  And when he came to them, once they shot him, but […] The post Stanley Dale, Aust...

July 12. Frederick Robertson. Frederick had a reputation for studying hard. He memorized the entire New Testament—in English and in Greek. And he was enthusiastically evangelical. On this date in 1840, he was ordained by the bishop of Winchester and began preaching at once.  Do you sometimes wonder whether God answers prayer? Pray.  When Frederick was a little boy, he […] The post Frederick Robert...

July 11. Eric Liddell. Eric was a champion runner and rugby player who intended to compete in the 100-meter race at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. But stuff happened, and on this date in 1924, he won the Gold Medal for the 400-meter event. Here's how it happened.  When you walk with integrity, you forge a path for other men.  As the sound of pipes and drums of the […] The post Eric Liddell, Sc...

July 10. Adam Voss. Adam is a hard-working guy with a houseful of daughters and a love for God that shows up in everyday practical ways. Today's story is about one of Adam's days off from work.  Your job may not make you famous, but in Kingdom currency, it's pure gold.  Adam is a Christian and […] The post Adam Voss, US, Barber first appeared on 365 Christian Men .

July 9. Ken Weigel. Ken struggled in some ways about finding his best place, about exactly what God was calling him to do. He had plenty of stellar gifts, but they didn't seem to be the kinds of gifts preachers or professors had. That is—until God revealed how He sees those gifts. Listen to this.  Feeling inferior can strip away your confidence; step […] The post Ken Weigel, US, Senior Director of...

July 8. Setan Lee. Setan—the son of a wealthy businessperson and the "youngest student in his medical-school class"—was suddenly arrested for being intellectual. His escape was one miracle after another.  On this date in 1995, Setan founded TransformAsia, which has planted thirty-six churches and built—among other things—a women's center, Battambang Trade School, David Orphanage Center, Kambour Vi...

July 7. Simpson George. Simpson faced bigotry with grace and modeled forgiveness with patience. He refused to hold a grudge, and God continued to use him. Here's his story.  Offended by man? Let it go. Be defended by God.  When the Board of a Midwestern, all-white church asked Simpson to lead, Simpson asked if the church was ready for a Black pastor. […] The post Simpson George, US, Pastor first a...

July 6. John Huss. Huss grew up poor and became a priest. But when he came face to face with Jesus Christ, Huss's heart was changed.  About 1401, Huss got a hold of some writings of John Wycliff, and from then on, he spoke out in favor of ordinary people being able to read the Scripture in their own language. For […] The post John Huss, Bohemia, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men .

July 5. John and Joseph Cathcart. John and Joe are two American men who had a heart for the Japanese. Seems like these men would do anything to tell people about Jesus. Here is the story.  People need Jesus. Do whatever it takes to reach them.  John breathed in the humid air of Japan's Nara district and climbed another step. Tonight he would sleep in the […] The post John and Joseph Cathcart, US,...

July 4. Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is known to be one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Few people know that he spent only two years in school. And later, he spent two years in a colonial prison for opposing the revolution.  At 12, Franklin became an indentured apprentice at his brother's print shop, where he worked hard and was beaten often. At 16, he took […] The post Benjamin Frank...

July 3. Army Ranger Sergeant Jeff Struecker. Struecker was the real-life hero behind the 2001 Oscar-winning movie: Black Hawk Down.  It's the story of 160 crack soldiers dropping into Somalia to take down 2 top lieutenants of the renegade warlord.  In today's story, Struecker's prime directive drives a key decision. What he does is motivated by his love for God and his love for his men.  Once you'...

July 2. William Booth. Booth was a minister but saw that a lot of suffering people would never come into a church. And in some places, if they did come, they wouldn't be welcome. So Booth decided to take his preaching to the people.  When other pastors denounced his ideas, he and his wife left the church and started training […] The post William Booth, England, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Chr...

July 1. Jeremiah Lanphier. Jeremiah became a Christian—and he felt deep concern for his fellow New Yorkers. So when a struggling church offered him a job visiting the congregation, he took the job.  On this date in 1857, Jeremiah signed on as an inner-city missionary.  "What if …?" will either cripple you or compel you. Your move.  In autumn of 1857, a lot of people in New York City were unemploye...

June 30. David Green. Green, with $600 in his pocket and a craft idea, founded the arts-and-crafts store Hobby Lobby. So far, his idea has grown into 900 stores and several major ministries.   Still, the principles Green bases his decisions on are not always popular. Today's story tells about a principle Green had to fight for. On this date […] The post David Green, US, Entrepreneur first appeared...

June 29. Richard Allen. Allen endured huge loss as a child. But even as a new believer, he stood strong in the face of gross injustice and became one of America's most active and influential black leaders.   Obstacles can cripple or cause growth. It's your choice.  Allen was a human being who was legally owned by another human being. In the United States.   In […] The post Richard Allen, US, Minis...

June 28. Mike McNeill. Mike grew up with a dad who took him fly-fishing. But Mike knew that today in America, 50 percent of boys grow up in fatherless homes. Mike got involved in a group called Fathers in the Field, which pairs fatherless boys with Christian mentors. Today's story is about how Mike got started with a boy we'll call Dan.*  […] The post Mike McNeill, US, Fathers in the Field first a...

June 27. Ken Jacobs. Ken served his country, faced unspeakable horror, and set his own needs aside for the good of the country. On this date in 2019, Ken told what happened on D-Day—when he had a job to do.   "You are expendable." Survive that lie and live!  US Army Private First Class Ken Jacobs tried peering out of the tall sides of […] The post Ken Jacobs, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Chri...

June 26. Francis Scott Key. Key was a serious believer in Jesus and an amateur poet. And he was against the War of 1812. Still his strong sense of personal duty drove him to join the Georgetown Light Field Artillery.   So when a situation arose that called for a soldier and a skilled negotiator, they sent Key. […] The post Francis Scott Key, US, Lawyer first appeared on 365 Christian Men .

June 25. Phil Trujillo. Phil was stockbroker, who faced some hard things. Have you ever been accused of a crime? Have you ever been tried and acquitted? Have you ever been tried and convicted and sent to prison? Have you ever had to start life all over again? This story—about Phil—offers practical ideas for issues we may be facing.    Prosperity is […] The post Phil Trujillo, US, Stockbroker first...

June 24. Francis Xavier. Francis was born in the family castle in what is now Spain. When he finished his basic education, he earned a master's degree in philosophy and taught it for four years at the University of Paris. Then he studied theology for two more years. But Francis never imagined that this God he was studying about […] The post Francis Xavier, Spain, Priest first appeared on 365 Chris...

June 23. Manny Pacquiao. Manny had a dream, and he wasn't afraid of the work it would require. When he was little, Manny lived in a shack in a dense Philippines jungle, where his father climbed seventy trees a day and gathered coconuts to get the family some food—not enough food. They usually couldn't afford rice, and Manny's ribs and shoulders […] The post Manny Pacquiao, Philippine Islands, Boxe...

June 22. Chris Quilala. Chris was an on-fire worship leader. When things were good, he worshiped God. When things went wrong, he had to learn what to do.   When pain paralyzes you, hang tight to the truth you know. It can hold you up.   Chris sat down limply. Out of habit, his arm reached for his guitar propped against the […] The post Chris Quilala, US, Worship Leader first appeared on 365 Christ...

June 21. Andy Stanley. Andy will tell you he's an introvert. He says, "Crowds kill me." At a party, he wants to find one person and sit and talk to him.  But Andy is the senior pastor of North Point Ministries, which includes North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, Browns Bridge Church, Gwinnett Church, Woodstock City Church, and Decatur City Church. And the weekly attendance for North […]...

June 20. John Frith. Frith was a brilliant scholar and a man who loved God. And he was willing to die rather than endorse a church rule he knew to be untrue.   All he had to do was agree that the church authorities were right about some things like communion and hell, and he could have had a long, productive life. […] The post John Frith, England, Priest first appeared on 365 Christian Men .