Masculinity was so last century. It’s antiquated to talk about manhood. Should discussing manhood as biblical even matter to the church in 2023? Let me give you a resounding yes. It matters now as it has always mattered, and that’s why Noble Warriors continues to move forward with initiatives like The Noble Man, a one-day...
Category: <span>Grandfathering</span>
Keep the Fathering in Grandfathering
Recently I was asked about recommendations for resources on grandfathering. There are some great ones out there, and I’ll pass a few on below. But right now, I am living a reality that has brought new light to a key facet of grandfathering as well as discipleship. Many of you have been praying for our...
Guys on the Grill and other Family Meals
Guys, are you planning on doing some grilling this Labor Day weekend? I’ve got some compelling reasons why it’s a great idea – besides the obvious one that we all love burgers on the grill! Bear with me while I throw some statistics at you. According to the Food Industry Association, families who eat at...
A Grandfather’s Perspective
By Tom Smith Noble Warriors offers many resources for younger (than me) men who have children and struggle with the day-to-day activities of raising them. Admittedly, it is exceedingly difficult in today’s world. I am retired, having “been there and done that” for 45 plus years. Strange as it may seem, two of my favorite...
Learning to be a Championship Grandfather
I’m just getting my feet wet in this whole grandfathering thing. As many of you know, we had our first grandson this year. Baby Owen was born to Tim and Caroline in March. Since Tim is stationed in Hawaii, it took several months to coordinate my first visit to meet him, and I am happy...
Last Minute Gifts for Spiritual Growth
If you’re still looking for a last-minute gift idea, how about making it a gift that will leave a lasting spiritual impression on your family? Years ago, we started the tradition in our family to open one gift on Christmas Eve that will encourage each of our children in their spiritual growth. We like to choose a Bible, book, magazine, study, or another timely resource. Often, we’ll look for something that Stacy or I can participate in with them, so we...
Where are the Life-Giving Men?
My spirit is conflicted. I’ve started to write about the brutal killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd dozens of times. I’ve prayed, read scripture and prayed, talked to brothers who look like me and who don’t. I’ve prayed, read statements from others, watched videos, listened to podcasts and sermons and talked to my family....
Paper Books (& Bibles) are Making a Comeback
Originally Published by Mike Young in 2016 So, the word on the street from a number of sources is that paper books are making a comeback. Many of you know that traditional bookstores have taken a hit in recent years as more and more readers gravitate toward digital books and readers. Mobile devices make it...
How The Noble Man Makes Women Feel Safe: 6 Principles [Podcast]
What do donut desires have to do with making women feel safe? Find out this week on episode 10 of the podcast, The Noble Man Makes all Women Feel Safe. In his book Cover Her, Roderick L. Hairston lays out the biblical responsibility that men have to provide a covering for the women in his life. This...
The Noble Man is a Playa… Of Games That Is! [Podcast]
Kids spell love “T-I-M-E,” and this crisis season brings unexpected time to interact with your family in ways you haven’t in the past and may not have again in this quantity. I’m a reluctant gamer, but I suggest that all dads become players. Why games? You can argue that quality time trumps quantity time, and...