Originally Posted by Mike Young October 2006 Guys, have you ever seen one of those movie scenes where some one or some group is going to make a trip and they take everything with them? In the pioneer movies, they pack the wagons full of precious things that they just have to take with them...
I have some exciting news to share with you. The NCMM (National Coalition of Ministries to Men) has released a new book, How to Disciple Men (Short and Sweet): 45 Proven Strategies from Experts on Ministry to Men. I’m privileged to serve as the president of NCMM and contributed a chapter to the effort, Chapter...
Originally Posted by Mike Young October 2005 It defies understanding… Recently, I heard a story of a bow hunter drawing back on a deer, releasing the arrow expecting a direct hit. But instead, he buried the arrow deep in a small tree that stood between the hunter and the hunted. I’m not much of a...
It’s unlikely that anyone who reads this will have the stature of Eugene Peterson. It’s unlikely that the whole evangelical world and the press will be interested in your response to a question about same sex marriage. But, your children, friends and others will be listening and waiting for you to give a clear answer. Will you...
A recent post in Noble Notes titled Porn is a Killer of Men, got a lot of traction and reaction. In my life and ministry, I’ve encountered few men who don’t have a porn story, or at the very least admits that lust is a consistent battle in their lives. As I read this post, 3 Characteristics...
We’ve recognized both locally and nationally that there aren’t many men of color represented in the discussion of men’s discipleship. Clearly, it’s not because discipleship isn’t happening, we just haven’t been well connected. Your partnership creates opportunities for us to address issues of men’s discipleship that would not get attention otherwise. This month you helped us...
Google and YouTube are almost as important to me as screwdrivers and wrenches when I fix something in our home. More and more leaders are looking for answers to ministry questions with video searches so we’re trying to meet those needs. Last month you helped us launch three NW videos… NW Answers – How can...
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 1 Corinthians 3:10. At one point in my life, I worked with my father in-law as a custom home builder. I...
Originally Posted by Mike Young June 2006 We have just celebrated our nation’s independence for the 230th consecutive year. For many of us, it’s just a day off… a day for picnics, family gatherings and fireworks. It really should be a time for us to reflect on the commitments and sacrifices of many brave souls who...
Who couldn’t use some help with decision-making from time to time? Check out these insights from Kris Dolberry (LifeWay Men)! 4 Keys to Making Great Decisions Also, here’s a real bonus related to Biblical decision-making. Stephen Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous, War Room) lead a workshop titled Making Grand Slam Decisions – Presented at our Fredericksburg Iron Sharpens Iron Conference on February...
