All the Difference

Esther and Mordecai give us a remarkable picture of courage, especially given the horrific depravity of their times and the hopelessness of their situation. Their courage is rooted in the only source that always avails – God's sovereignty.

Samson's mother teaches us some keys to fighting through life's disappointing pains: she engages with her husband and the Lord, she is long-suffering, and she trades the "need" to know in for obedience. The Shunammite woman shows a persistence that is laudable because she is focused on the Lord. From these, we understand more fully our NT commands to persist in trust of the Lord.

Samson's mother teaches us some keys to fighting through life's disappointing pains: she engages with her husband and the Lord, she is long-suffering, and she trades the "need" to know in for obedience. The Shunammite woman shows a persistence that is laudable because she is focused on the Lord. From these, we understand more fully our NT commands to persist in trust of the Lord.

Deborah fulfills multiple roles wisely and well, serving as judge, prophetess, and mother. She does this despite the wretched evil of her times and through her judicious service, God changed the world for the better. Deborah particularly encouraged national strength, volunteerism, and bold leadership.

Deborah fulfills multiple roles wisely and well, serving as judge, prophetess, and mother. She does this despite the wretched evil of her times and through her judicious service, God changed the world for the better. Deborah particularly encouraged national strength, volunteerism, and bold leadership.

Ruth chooses loyalty, hesed, in a world that was just as prone to self-centeredness and panic as ours is today. From her, we learn what real loyalty accomplishes in our souls, relationships, and heritage.

Ruth chooses loyalty, hesed, in a world that was just as prone to self-centeredness and panic as ours is today. From her, we learn what real loyalty accomplishes in our souls, relationships, and heritage.

Rather than adopt the false dichotomy of this world – where truth and beauty are only sensory – women and men need to embrace God's complete truth. That leads to a life transformation where we become people with the qualities of inner beauty.

Rather than adopt the false dichotomy of this world – where truth and beauty are only sensory – women and men need to embrace God's complete truth. That leads to a life transformation where we become people with the qualities of inner beauty.

Men are often conflicted about friendships, and the rise of homo-erotic assumptions has made healthy male bonding more difficult than ever. But God intends men to bond with genuine, loyal friends. And the Lord gives instruction about relating rightly with peers, mentors, mentorees, and spouses.

Men are often conflicted about friendships, and the rise of homo-erotic assumptions has made healthy male bonding more difficult than ever. But God intends men to bond with genuine, loyal friends. And the Lord gives instruction about relating rightly with peers, mentors, mentorees, and spouses.

Men are rather often treated like children of the 19th century – expected to be seen and not heard. Because of this and the natural human tendencies toward pride and laziness, men today find it convenient to be slothful in their continuous development. God frowns on this and calls men instead to investigate and understand His world and His word. In effect, God commands His men to grow up and keep...

Men are rather often treated like children of the 19th century – expected to be seen and not heard. Because of this and the natural human tendencies toward pride and laziness, men today find it convenient to be slothful in their continuous development. God frowns on this and calls men instead to investigate and understand His world and His word. In effect, God commands His men to grow up and keep...

Today, the idea of standing for right seems laughable. A culture awash with relativism questions whether "right" is knowable. Grown males, trained to be selfish children in thought, look to their own pleasure and never consider standing up to evil. The few visible warriors for good tend to be female – a laudable fact made lamentable by the absence of male voices. Men have remained boys, leaving a...

Today, the idea of standing for right seems laughable. A culture awash with relativism questions whether "right" is knowable. Grown males, trained to be selfish children in thought, look to their own pleasure and never consider standing up to evil. The few visible warriors for good tend to be female – a laudable fact made lamentable by the absence of male voices. Men have remained boys, leaving a...

The biblical ideal is a servant-leader, and men are called to be in charge leaders who are continuously giving of self to empower those around them. Jesus is the consummate example of servant leadership, and His Word contains numerous examples and calls for men to grow as imitators of Christ. In particular, men are called to exhibit biblical provision, husbandry, and fathering.

The biblical ideal is a servant-leader, and men are called to be in charge leaders who are continuously giving of self to empower those around them. Jesus is the consummate example of servant leadership, and His Word contains numerous examples and calls for men to grow as imitators of Christ. In particular, men are called to exhibit biblical provision, husbandry, and fathering.

The Apostle Paul teaches us all how to run the life race victoriously. People of God must keep their focus! Specifically we must remain focused on truth; stay in control; keep looking to the end results; concern ourselves with pleasing God; sacrifice self; stay immersed in scripture; and avoid grumpiness.

The Apostle Paul teaches us all how to run the life race victoriously. People of God must keep their focus! Specifically we must remain focused on truth; stay in control; keep looking to the end results; concern ourselves with pleasing God; sacrifice self; stay immersed in scripture; and avoid grumpiness.

Male and female both need reminded to keep their word, but men in particular are assaulted by an eternal adolescence in our society that applauds unreliability. In contrast to that worldly message, God's Word calls men to make a difference in the world by being trustworthy. The wise person discovers Jesus the promise keeper to be the ultimate example and empowerment for our faithfulness.

Male and female both need reminded to keep their word, but men in particular are assaulted by an eternal adolescence in our society that applauds unreliability. In contrast to that worldly message, God's Word calls men to make a difference in the world by being trustworthy. The wise person discovers Jesus the promise keeper to be the ultimate example and empowerment for our faithfulness.

Pastor Wayne and Rich talk about the Manhood book.

In an incredibly brief picture, Jesus gives an encapsulation of the end events of the age and the start of the millennial kingdom.

In an incredibly brief picture, Jesus gives an encapsulation of the end events of the age and the start of the millennial kingdom.

Jesus makes very clear the goal of the Christian life and of all His Kingdom work: faithful development into Christlikeness.