ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes,

and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

 "The fastest way for Christian men to get focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Managing Stress & Anxiety

 2 Thoughts:

1. Be More Mindful:

• In the midst of feeling stress and anxiety, focus on being mindful of what's on and in your mind. Breath deeply (in 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, slowly out 4 seconds). Rehearse Scriptures and pray for God's help to deal with these negative feelings and emotions.

2. See Stress Differently:

Challenge the notion that stress is always and only bad. Instead, see stress as a potential catalyst for personal growth. Learning to overcome challenges and manage stress can lead to more resilience, adaptability, and strength. So embrace it for its potential good!

2 Quotes:

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought...

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Accountability & Brotherhood

 2 Thoughts:

1. Shared Goals:

• Find a community of brothers who are moving in the same direction and have the same goals and vision as you do. Shared goals provide a foundation of strength for every man involved that is impossible to get on your own.

2. Ownership is Key:

Encourage every member in the community you belong to to take ownership of their actions, decisions, and contributions to it. A culture of ownership instills a sense of responsibility and accountability. There's something special that happens when each individual actively contributes to the collective well-being and success of all those involved.

2 Quotes:

"Accountability is the glue that strengthens...

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less: 

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Integrating Faith At Work

 2 Thoughts:

1. Integrate Faith into Daily Work:

Rather than compartmentalizing faith and work, find ways to integrate them. For example, treating colleagues with kindness, integrity, and respect demonstrates that you walk what you talk. Let your actions at work be a reflection of your commitment to living out your faith in all aspects of your life.

2. Trust in God’s Plan for Your Career:

Acknowledge that your career journey is part of God’s larger plan for your life. Trust in His guidance even in moments of uncertainty or challenges you didn't expect. Embrace the notion that your work is a calling, and God has a purpose for you in the work you are...

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Raising Godly Children

 2 Thoughts:

1. Nurture Hearts, Not Just Behavior:

When it comes to your kids, focus on nurturing their hearts rather than merely addressing their behaviors. Win their hearts and the behaviors are more likely to follow. Lose their hearts and you'll be more likely to lose both.

2. Recognize God's Gifts:

Your children are a blessing from God. Since that's true, approach each aspect of parenting with gratitude, recognizing that God has entrusted you with the responsibility of raising them. Take great care of what God has given to you to love on His behalf.

2 Quotes:

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." -...

It seems as if every older generation feels like the current generation is lacking some of the basic things that made life better for them "back in the good old days".  

Maybe they're right!

One of the things you often hear people say when they feel that way is, "Remember when people used to...." and then they tell you all the things that they wish people would do again to help make the world a better place.

With that in mind, we're going to remember some of these old-fashioned ideas and share 50 things that would make the world a better place in 2024 if Christian men would re-embrace them and make these practice normal once again.

Remember when....

Remember when men used to:

1. Hold the door open for others.
2. Offer their seat to someone else.
3. Give up their seat for the elderly or pregnant women.
4. Help someone with their heavy bags or luggage.
5. Write a handwritten thank-you note to show their appreciation.
6. Say "please" and "thank you" regularly.
7. Offered a...

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Building Healthy Marriages

 2 Thoughts:

1. Prioritize Love Over Expectations:

In building a healthy marriage, focus on expressing love without expecting something in return. Cultivate a relationship where love is freely given with no strings attached.

2. Recognize God's Role in Your Marriage:

Reflect on the idea that every aspect of your marriage, from the challenges to the joys, is a gift from God. Approach your relationship with a sense of gratitude to God for the good and the challenging.

2 Quotes:

"When it comes to marriage, the critical thing is whether you take your partner for granted or cherish them with gratitude."

- G.K. Chesterton

"Gratitude can transform ordinary days into a...

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Saying Thanks With Our Lives

2 Thoughts:

1. Say Thanks Like This

If you're a dad you know that you don't give Christmas gifts for the thank you you'll get - but out of a deep heart of love for your family.

The only thanks you want is grateful kids who genuinely love you for who you are. 

I think God wants us to say thanks like that, too.

2.  What gift did you get?

Think about the gifts that you got.  Which ones were from the Lord??

A: All of them!

There's not a single thing you've got that isn't from Him.  Thankfully praise Him accordingly with the way you live each day!

2 Quotes:

"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for...

Merry Christmas!

Thank you, Jesus!

Our Savior is born (and still alive!)

Have a great day with family and your loved ones as you worship Emmanuel!

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes, and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

"The fastest way for Christian men to stay focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Jesus is the Reason

2 Thoughts:

1. The Greatest Gift

We've all had our favorite gifts that we've received at Christmas.  But as we know (but often forget) - there is no other gift like the one we received that first Christmas morning.  

2.  Unwrap the gift

Imagine that you had a gift under the tree but you just left it there and never unwrapped it.  For many, that is what they're doing.  Jesus is ready to be unwrapped and enjoyed but you must embrace the gift and open it up!

2 Quotes:

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

- Luke 2:11

"She will give birth to a son and you are to give him the...

With Christmas only a week away, it's a fitting time to reflect on the profound impact that Jesus had on our world.  Have you ever stopped and wondered:

"What would the world be like if Jesus had never been born?"

Imagine for a moment if that first Christmas morning never happened.

The absence of Jesus' birth would ripple through all of history, altering the course of human civilization in ways we can hardly fathom.

Consider these 10 ways in which the world would be fundamentally different if Jesus had never been born.

1. The Message of Unconditional Love:

Without Jesus, the world would lack the central message of unconditional love and self-sacrifice by a God that made you and loves you.  This teaching underpins Christianity and is uniquely attributed to the message of Jesus and His teachings on love, forgiveness, and compassion that have shaped civilizations and inspired countless acts of kindness.

2. The Legacy of Human Dignity:

Jesus' teachings on the...