THE SWORD & SHIELD

Who Writes Your Checks?

“God is the Source of all things.” We learn that seemingly simple truth early on in our Christian discipleship. It’s Basic 101 stuff. But in an affluent culture, we fight … Read more ›

Are you Engage-able?

Four weeks ago, I tackled the topic of accessibility. This week, we’ll go deeper. We have never been more tethered in today’s world, yet ironically, never more disconnected. We have … Read more ›

If You’re Still Breathing . . .

I found out a few weeks ago that a friend of mine has cancer. The doctors said the tumor had likely been growing for several years, based on the size. … Read more ›

Jesus on the Job

As Christian men, our faith is supposed to impact all areas of life—including business, work, career. So who we deal with and how we deal with them in our work … Read more ›

Assess Your Access

I recently spoke at a two-day men’s event where I taught four times. So, there was about three hours that I was on the platform, in front of the entire … Read more ›

Two Gardens, Two Battlefields

When we survey the great, epic battlegrounds of history, we never suspect a garden as a likely location. But in two very key places in Scripture, a garden became a … Read more ›

Bad Case of Spring Fever?

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and … Read more ›

Do the Math

Like it or not, good at it or not, math is a crucial component throughout our lives. Here is a snapshot to prove it . . . 1 + 1 … Read more ›

Coping with Cognitive Chaos

Decisions. Making decisions. Evaluating choices. One of the constant stresses and issues we deal with as men—especially ones with deadlines or major expectations. And often, just the sheer volume of … Read more ›

Etched in Eternity

This week I had to drive back to my hometown to take care of some family business, requiring me to spend a few hours in the small town I grew … Read more ›