This is so appropriate for today. Matth...

This is so appropriate for today. Matthew 7:6 - "Don't be flip with the sacred. Banter and silliness give no honor to God. Don't reduce holy mysteries to slogans. In trying to be relevant, you're only…

Matthew 7:6 (MSG)

Moses was a defender.

Moses was a defender.

Exodus 2:11 (NIV84)

Terah settled in Harangue. He could not...

Terah settled in Harangue. He could not leave the past. He could get over the death of his son, Haran.

Genesis 11:31 (NIV)

What Will Be Done for the Man?

http://fivestarman.com/2010/08/10/what-will-be-done-for-the-man/ (http://fivestarman.com/2010/08/10/what-will-be-done-for-the-man/) Two armies have aligned against one another. Bitter foes with years…

1 Samuel 17:1 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:2 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:3 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:4 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:5 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:6 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:7 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:8 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:9 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:10 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:11 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:12 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:13 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:14 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:15 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:16 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:17 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:18 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:19 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:20 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:21 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:22 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:23 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:24 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:25 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:26 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:27 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:28 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:29 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:30 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:31 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:32 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:33 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:34 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:35 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:36 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:37 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:38 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:39 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:40 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:41 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:42 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:43 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:44 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:45 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:46 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:47 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:48 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:49 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:50 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:51 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:52 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:53 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:54 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:55 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:56 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:57 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:58 (ASV)

The Movement of Authentic Manhood

http://fivestarman.com/2010/05/18/fivestarman-is-not-a-mens-ministry/ (http://fivestarman.com/2010/05/18/fivestarman-is-not-a-mens-ministry/) Cornelius, the first Gentile convert to Christianity, was…

Acts 10:1 (NIV84)

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Psalm 45:2 (ASV)

Futurity of Decisions

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) The decisions you make today are seeds for a determined future. It is a fact — an established precept — that you will reap what you have sown.…

Genesis 1:11 (NIV84), Job 8:7 (NIV84), Job 8:8 (NIV84), Job 8:9 (NIV84), Job 8:10 (NIV84), Job 8:11 (NIV84)

School Abortion

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Fox News March 24, 2010 - 4:46 PM | by: Dan Springer The mother of a 15-year old Seattle girl is furious because her daughter had an abortion…

Proverbs 5:16 (ASV)

Overcoming the Scarcity Mentality

http://fivestarman.com/2010/03/18/overcoming-the-scarcity-mentality/ (http://fivestarman.com/2010/03/18/overcoming-the-scarcity-mentality/) When God created the earth, he paused to allow the agrarian…

Genesis 2:5 (NIV84), Deuteronomy 28:12 (NIV84), Psalm 33:5 (NIV84), Psalm 33:6 (NIV84), Psalm 33:7 (NIV84), Psalm 33:8 (NIV84), Psalm 33:9 (NIV84)

Mirror, Mirror

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) You become a reflection of who you believe in. An idol is a crafted image of vain imaginations - an ideal graven becomes an idol. Though a person…

Psalm 115:8 (NIV84)

Steps to Resurrect Authentic Manhood

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) For the last forty years, men have allowed a passivity to over take their assertive and decisive nature. They have surrendered their courage and…

Joshua 1:1 (MSG), Joshua 1:2 (MSG), Joshua 1:3 (MSG), Joshua 1:4 (MSG), Joshua 1:5 (MSG), Joshua 1:6 (MSG), Joshua 1:7 (MSG)

How to Respond to Tragedy

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) When facing a tragedy like the Haitian earthquake we must check ourselves before we respond out of ignorance. Jesus’ response to tragedy can…

Luke 13:4 (MSG)

Turn Goals into Reality

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) As you prepare for setting new goals, make sure that you understand the process of turning goals into reality. Mark McCormack in his book What…

John 15:2 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV84)

The Treasure Map for Young Men

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) As a young man, navigating through life can be a traitorous adventure. You will need courage. You will need be strong. You will need to keep your…

Psalm 119:9 (MSG), 1 Timothy 4:12 (MSG)

Rules for Walking on Water

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Jesus directed the disciples to cross over the lake, while he dismissed the crowd. After retreating to a secluded place for prayer, Jesus walked…

Matthew 14:22 (NIV84), Jude 1:22 (NIV84)

What Fathers Need to Know about New Moon

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) What is the enchantment of the blockbuster hit “New Moon”? It is mixture of the age old story line of young romance intertwined with a combination…

Genesis 6:4 (NIV84), Leviticus 19:26 (NIV84), 1 Corinthians 11:10 (NIV84)

Every Man's World

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Your world is only as big as the trails that you run. Unless you are willing to travel new roads you will never see different landscapes. Men…

Joshua 1:3 (MSG)

Authenticity

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Belief systems matter. What you believe will produce what you do, what you do reveals who you are. “Isn’t it obvious that faith and works are…

Proverbs 22:1 (MSG), Proverbs 27:2 (MSG), Ecclesiastes 7:1 (MSG), James 2:22 (MSG)

Leadership Lessons from Strong Men

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) 1. In team-building, do not tolerate mediocrity - Steve Jobs is considered the CEO of the decade. His amazing turn around of Apple is legendary.…

Mark 11:13 (NIV84)

Unlock God's Potential in You

http://Fivestarman.com (http://Fivestarman.com) Three Things that you must activate in your life: 1. Your Thoughts – “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” - Solomon The Battlefield is in your…

Proverbs 13:2 (NIV84), Proverbs 13:20 (NIV84)

You Cannot Correct What You Are Unwilling To Confront

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) A young shepherd boy named David had already been anointed by the Prophet to be the next King of Israel, yet he remained in obscurity. The anointing…

Proverbs 27:6 (NIV84)

Father as Head and Leader

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Solomon wrote over 3000 proverbs to teach his son life lessons. As father, we have the responsibility to lead our families. Fathers are foundational.…

Mark 10:42 (MSG), Mark 10:43 (MSG), 1 Corinthians 2:16 (MSG), Hebrews 11:7 (MSG)

3 Steps to Spiritually Strengthen Your Family

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) One of the most challenging things men must to do is to lead their family spiritually. Men ask me regularly, "How do you lead family devotions?"…

Genesis 8:22 (MSG), Deuteronomy 25:4 (MSG), 1 Samuel 14:29 (MSG), 1 Timothy 5:18 (MSG)

Topsy-Turvy

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get…

James 1:6 (MSG), James 1:7 (MSG), James 1:8 (MSG)

The Four Needs of a Woman

http://www.fivestarman.com (http://www.fivestarman.com) Solomon said, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Hope is a confident belief that a desire or promise…

Proverbs 13:12 (TNIV)