Faith
THE ENEMY HAS DEMANDED SURRENDER
In an old Spanish mission in San Antonio, Texas, there hangs a bronze plaque with these words: “Commandancy of Alamo, Bexar, Feby. 24th 1836. To the people of Texas and All Americans in the world - - - Fellow Citizens and Compatriots I am besieged . . . The enemy has demanded surrender . . . I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls – I shall never surrender or...Continue reading "THE ENEMY HAS DEMANDED SURRENDER"
THE MANLY JESUS
Last week we looked at the fact that many men do not attend church because they feel that they church is geared to women, children and older people because it teaches the ideas of kindness, of security and comfort. However, we noted that the Biblical definition of faith demands that we risk, and that we challenge ourselves in our faith to become more focused, and fearless in loving lives of faith. It seems that many others seem to be picking...Continue reading "THE MANLY JESUS"
THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH
Why Men Hate Going to Church, by David Murrow, is a recent book that explains why there is a gender gap in the church, and why men do not like to go to church. Briefly put, Mr. Murrow thinks that the reason men hate going to church is because of two things – men follow the “god” of masculinity, and the church is too safe and secure for men’s liking. Men like challenges, taking risks, and conquering against long odds....Continue reading "THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH"
