The Man Blog

War for the World

Written by Joshua Travers

H.G. Wells wrote about a “War of the Worlds” between mankind and Martians. But some believe the Bible refers to a “War for the World” between two groups of far more powerful...

Spartans, Shields and Spiritual Battles

Written by Thomas Moffitt

An epic battle between the Persians and the vastly outnumbered Spartans has lessons for us today. My alma mater’s sports teams are called the Spartans, and this plays a part in how they...

Are You a Man of Your Word?

Written by Tom Moffitt

Is it important to be a man of your word? Are white lies okay? When Xavier Alvarez introduced himself at a meeting in 2007, he probably didn’t realize he was about to commit a federal crime....

World Peace Suspended!

Written by Cliff Demarest

Los Angeles Laker Metta World Peace reminds us of the pitfalls of a lack of self-control. It’s an important character trait that all Christian men must build. After NBA Commissioner David...

Becoming a Better HUSBAND

Written by Mike Bennett

Husbands and future husbands have a great responsibility. How can we do a better job in this essential biblical role? Disclaimer time. I’m not claiming to be a great husband. As my wife and...

Men and Maturity: The Traumas and Triumphs of Aging

Written by Graemme Marshall

Are old men destined to be grumpy? What did God want us to learn from the aging process? If we men live out our natural lives, one thing is sure—we’ll get old. It’s 100 percent...

Linsanity, March Madness and the Mardi Gras Mentality

Written by Mike Bennett

Why do some men go crazy for whatever their latest obsession is? If we work hard, is that an excuse to be allowed to go a little crazy sometimes? First, a couple of disclaimers. Lest anyone...

Miracles of Life!

Written by Mike Bennett

Love, marriage and sex (in that order) are designed to give the miracle of a new life the best possible start. And family serves as a training ground for an even more miraculous part of God’s...

Put on the Armor of God

Written by Mike Bennett

In our war with Satan, his society and our human weaknesses, we need spiritual help. God provides the powerful armor we need for protection—and victory! In the last post, we examined...