Talking to Kids About Sex Part I I married a girl who grew up in the city… with no guns in the house. Naturally, she was concerned about us having guns in our house, especially when we began to have children. So, I called my father and asked him about it. It’s ok, don’t worry……Continue reading Talking to Kids about Sex Part I
Category: Men / Phalanx
The Story of the "8 Cow Wife"
Once I heard a story preached that I think makes some great points about our roles as men in our families, and especially our marriages. Honestly, I am dubious as to its veracity, accuracy, or at least its specifics, but whether based on history or not, it preaches well even as a parable. Here it…Continue reading The Story of the "8 Cow Wife"
Links Updated
I have updated many links specifically offering resources to people trying to live life the best they can – they can be found at http://seminarsandresources.wordpress.com/… if you have any to recommend, please let me know!
Parenting is Discipleship – short article
“The most important thing that a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” Rev. Theodore Hesburgh Parenting is fundamentally discipleship… intense, daily, unrelenting, often unappreciated discipleship. They relate to one another in the same way that an ultra-marathon is a type of footrace. Discipleship, then, is fundamentally about replicating oneself. Paul…Continue reading Parenting is Discipleship – short article
Two Kinds of Men
I used to love to read Westerns when I was a young man and I still do. Now, I realize that part of the reason is that there is a representation of life, purpose, right and wrong, and especially masculinity that is simple (meaning “not unnecessarily complex” rather than “foolish”) and straightforward. Not a lot…Continue reading Two Kinds of Men
A website for our Wives
http://www.time-warp-wife.blogspot.com/ This is a blog for women that I was introduced to while teaching at a MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) group this morning. Just as the Phalanx is a biblical and not -politically correct perspective on men coming alongside one another and honestly learning to be servent leaders and MEN, this website seems to take…Continue reading A website for our Wives
Quality Online Cards
A brother has submitted to the Phalanx a site for sending free online cards – maybe a surprise online card will be just what she needs! He says that 123greetings.com is a good site for this. I found a cute one and sent it to my wife. We are all in this together! Chris
A Simple Gospel
I was challenged a while back to add a reasonably short, very understandable, intimately relatable explanation of the good news of what Jesus accomplished on the cross for His creation. I recently realized that I would want it on the website so I could link to it easily from other articles. This is not meant…Continue reading A Simple Gospel
New Seminar for Men in Tyler
This event is really most appropriate for men 18 years and older. I am hosting and teaching a seminar specifically and only for Men on Feb 8th. All relevant information is on the poster. I hope you will make it there. It won’t be a waste of your time.
Phalanx Articles for Men re-organized
Today I re-organized the Phalanx articles so that they went in a certain order… I hope they are helpful. So, when you check them out, or when you send someone to read them, encourage them to read them in order. Each article ends with the link for the next one. Let me know if you…Continue reading Phalanx Articles for Men re-organized
"Wanted" by Josiah Gilbert Holland
God, give us men! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie; Men who can stand…Continue reading "Wanted" by Josiah Gilbert Holland
“Wanted” by Josiah Gilbert Holland
God, give us men! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie; Men who can stand…Continue reading “Wanted” by Josiah Gilbert Holland
Why do we Need to Prove?
Most of us as men are trying to prove things. We feel the need to prove ourselves smart, strong, right, desirable, sexy, epic, powerful, and all kinds of other things. We need to prove that we are loved. We feel the need to prove that we are capable. We try to prove that we are…Continue reading Why do we Need to Prove?
Looking for a Men's Retreat?
One purpose of the Phalanx is to give men the resources we need to make it, together, as epic heroes. A good friend and fellow soldier & worker recently let me know about an event that he is helping make happen. I feel very confident in recommending anything he is involved in… so I am…Continue reading Looking for a Men's Retreat?
A great quick reminder, men…
If you need a challenging encouragement (and who doesn’t?), check out this song by Sanctus Real… “Lead Me”… lyrics and the song at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAKBXBXz1fo.
New Links for You!
I have posted some great new links – including some MAN EVENT links on my resources page. Check them out!
Loving A Woman’s Children
This quick article should be valuable for anyone who is married to, or dating, a woman who has children – whether or not those children are also yours. I don’t know if you are similar in your thinking to me, but in my mind, home is where my wife is. I have great kids and…Continue reading Loving A Woman’s Children
Loving A Woman's Children
This quick article should be valuable for anyone who is married to, or dating, a woman who has children – whether or not those children are also yours. I don’t know if you are similar in your thinking to me, but in my mind, home is where my wife is. I have great kids and…Continue reading Loving A Woman's Children
Pray WITH your Wife
Praying With Your Wife Matt 18:20 “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” (NASU) Why is it that if you asked me to pray publically in front of a crazy crowd of 50 thousand people, I would happily go for it, but…? I love to pray…Continue reading Pray WITH your Wife
Loving Your Wife with Limited Resources
You may also have noticed that we have limits.Though many of you may live as though this isn’t true, there are plenty of unlimited resources for us as humans – love, friendship, forgiveness, joy, trust, etc. I will write more about this later, because it isn’t the main purpose of this article, but it fits…Continue reading Loving Your Wife with Limited Resources