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Getting married doesn't fix lust problems—it never has and it never will. But that doesn’t mean your wife has no role to play in your fight against lust. She is God’s gift to you and is a key tool in your fight for the full life.
Fighting lust is bigger than lust. God is inviting you into a full-life wholeness and lust is fighting against that experience. Embrace the full life by finding and killing the root of lust.
When fighting the sin of lust, you need more than tips and tricks. You need a real sword. God has given us the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and you can learn to wield it by biblical meditation to fight lust and love Jesus.
Fighting against any sin can be all-consuming and lonely—this is especially true with the sin of lust. But when you fight any sin, you’re not primarily running from something; you’re running to Someone! Let’s run to Jesus together!
Dads have authorities—just like our kids! It’s hard enough to respond correctly to human authorities, but how can you respond correctly when God says “No”? As we learn how to submit to God’s Fatherly care, we’ll also learn something of the heart of the Father.
Real rest is often elusive—for dads and families alike. Rest doesn’t show up simply because it’s on the calendar. How can we as dads learn both to rest and to lead our families in rest? Explore three key truths about rest and some practical ideas for applying them to your daily life.
Making friends as an adult is hard—especially as men. It’s tempting to withdraw or have only surface friendships. But God made us social beings and wants us to draw into a community, to develop healthy male friendships.
How can you and I make a difference this year, in our personal lives, our families, and our communities? The Scripture indicates that it is the small habits of obedience that will make the biggest difference. Three basic habits, when done over the long haul, will have a big impact this year.
Theologian Jonathan Edwards wrote a famous list of 70 resolutions, some of which are incredibly daunting. As we approach the new year, ask yourself, “What changes should you make to be a more Christlike dad this year?”