Let’s talk about living up to the name man. We try to be strong and macho, but often it’s just a façade. Underneath the bravado we harbor a host of fears, insecurities, and shortcomings. Much of our manliness is pure bluff.

No matter how hard we try to appear self-sufficient, sooner or later we run out of something essential—love, money, time, or life.

The gospel of Christ is the wonderful truth that God loves us enough to take care of our biggest problem—sin. And as long as sin is the problem, the world needs Jesus! Joe Stowell

After God made the world, He “rested” on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2). This doesn’t mean God was tired and needed a day off. He rested by dwelling in, enjoying, and ruling over the kingdom He had completed.

As followers of Jesus, we demonstrate our love for Him by what we do, not just by what we say.

If we focus on others’ possessions, jealousy often results. Yet God’s Word lifts our eyes to something of far greater worth than earthly possessions. The psalmist writes, “You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words. I have sought your face with all my heart” (Psalm 119:57–58). The Spirit-guided truth is that nothing matters more

Simple isn’t naïve or stupid; it’s direct and unpretentious.

God desires to give us a marvelous beginning with salvation and a great ending in Glory—with much in between. David Egner

conduct is the best indicator of character.