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Some of Jesus’ words are so familiar that they lose their edge. “Salt and light” is one of them. We hear it. We agree with it. But we rarely stop to feel the weight of what Jesus is actually saying to the men standing in front of Him.

This one is a bit longer than my typical blog but please don't let that keep you from reading this. It's worth the effort. A Real Look at Godly Marriage for Imperfect Men There is a command in Scripture that hits every married man right between the eyes. Ephesians 5 verse 25. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” Every time I read that, the weight of it sits heavy on my chest. Christ loved the church with a love that bled,

Where Distance Starts Feeling a quiet gap between you and your wife? Here is a simple gratitude plan to pull you closer this week. Distance in marriage is not usually the result of one giant fight. It’s the slow drift that happens when everyday acts of love go unseen and unacknowledged. When a spouse’s efforts are never named, they start to wonder, Does what I do even matter? Do they only notice what I don’t do?  That quiet pain grows into resentment, then apathy, then emoti

Hanging on somehow in 2019. RIP to my brother Jeff who passed 3 years later. Me and Louie today. Six years ago, I was being rolled into an operating room with a very real expectation that I would wake up without my right arm. My doctors weren’t dramatic or guessing. The cancer had returned, it was aggressive, and it was sitting close enough to vital structures that if it had spread any further, it might not have taken just my arm. It could have taken my life. That was the we

Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 4:9 (ESV) “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” We are heading into the holidays. For some men, this season feels like a Hallmark movie, full of lights, laughter, and full tables. For others, it feels heavy. Crowded rooms, but a lonely heart. Surrounded by family, yet disconnected. Or maybe you are literally alone this year. Here is the hard truth. You can sit on the couch next to your wife, eat at the same table as

The Resilient Disciple Blog by Joey Koontz Ever try to hide the one thing you hope no one notices? The habit you cannot shake. The fear that wakes you up at 2 a.m. Most of us bury it and hope it goes away. Paul did the opposite. He dragged his weakness into the light and watched Jesus fill it with power. Scripture “So to keep me from becoming conceited, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I plea

Finding strength in faith and community: A reminder to rely on Jesus and supportive brothers rather than trying to handle everything alone. Why Men Need to Stop Saying “I Got This” If you’re a man, chances are those three words “I got this”  come out of your mouth more often than you realize. They sound confident, strong, dependable. But spiritually, they can be some of the most dangerous words we speak. Because when we say “I got this,”  we’re often saying, “I don’t need hel

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For years, my Bible sat on a shelf collecting dust. It was there, close enough to see every day but far enough from my daily life that it...

I can't even begin to express how excited I am right now. Brotherhood Forged has moved from a vision to reality faster than I ever...

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In today's fast-paced world, mental health is a topic that deserves our attention. For men, the pressure to appear strong and stoic can...

Marriage is often seen as a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and shared dreams. However, it can also be a challenging path...

In today's fast-paced world, many men find themselves searching for meaning and direction. The pressures of work, family, and societal...