Have you ever tracked things to be thankful for? This old blog post with a story of our son Ben when he was just 4 1/2 years old recently reminded me of God’s faithfulness. Thankful for God’s Word & It’s Application (Originally posted in 2005.) When he was little, we wondered how Ben would use...
Originally published with the Fatherhood CoMission by Mike Young (2016) It’s mine! I call it! That’s the type of enthusiastic celebration that became the eulogies pronounced by my three sons as appliances or devices began to cough or wheeze in our home. Like vultures who dine on dead mechanical things, they waited anxiously for vacuum...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
