Chivalry and Biblical Manhood

Tender Warrior - KnightI’ve often written and talked about the rapid decline of chivalry in the culture and the resultant accelerating rise of boorish, passive behavior in men. Not too long ago an article appeared in The Atlantic magazine written by Emily Esfahani. It is well worth a read. Check it out HERE Esfahani cites a wonderfully illustrative story of [...]

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Real Life Heroes – Taking Bullets for Others

aurora shooting heroesAfter running the luxury liner Costa Concordia aground on the French coast back in January, its captain was labeled “Chicken of the Sea” for abandoning his ship and trying to save himself. There were other reports of cowardice among men on-board. An Australian woman reported, “We just couldn’t believe it — especially the men, they [...]

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It’s NOT About Performance

performance[From Chapter 1 of Connecting with Other Men Beyond Work, Weather and Sports by Wes Yoder] My dad never was a bitter man. For years, he was a legalist, stern about work and faith, but always with a song on his lips and a twinkle in his eye, a smile working the corners of his [...]

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“Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit”

Navy SealsAct of Valor, starring a group of “active duty” Navy SEALs,  is unlike any movie ever made in using live munitions and depicting authentic combat missions. It was the nation’s #1 movie when it was released the end of February. It has won critical reviews and grossed $70 million at the box office. On June [...]

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Tebow, Warner, Plummer and ‘Jesus Talk’

tim tebowMany sportscasters and analysts  just don’t know what to make of Tim Tebow, and many NFL fans as well. He’s been ridiculed for not being a “true” NFL quarterback but he  seems to win in remarkable ways and has turned his team around. He’s also been slammed for wearing his “religion” on his sleeve. His [...]

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