Over 30+ years as a disciple of Jesus Christ, I’ve attended several churches and noticed a pattern that often goes unaddressed—whether intentional or not. I call it “The Back Door Theory.” Churches pour energy into behaviors: “Do x, y, and z. Never do e, f, or g.” The New Testament is full of ethical commands, […]
Last post we defined mindset and distinguished it from worldview. Today we answer the question every man eventually asks: “So what?” Fair question. Most guys have never heard mindset discussed at church, let alone tied to discipleship. So let’s go straight to the Scriptures and see why this matters. Consider these three passages: Romans 12:1–2
Right off the bat, one thing needs to be clear. In this series, you’re going to encounter concepts and terms most men have never heard before—or at least never heard framed in a Christian context. For a disciple of Jesus Christ, however, understanding and developing your mindset largely determines how effective a disciple you become.
One challenge in writing discipleship content online is the temptation to make every post feel urgent or critically important. When everything is framed as a must-do, nothing stands out. Disciples of Jesus Christ face constant opportunity for overwhelm: Bible reading every day, prayer, meditation, stewarding finances, leading family, eating clean, walking, lifting, church, serving. “How
Let’s get one thing straight out of the gate: I’m not going to tell you how much to give, where to give, or how often. Not only does that not fit my teaching style, but more importantly, there’s an interesting dynamic I see when people are told how much they should give. Let me explain.
Last post we examined a small financial decision: eating out vs. home. Now a much larger one: buying a home. Popular wisdom abounds, but stewardship of God’s money demands more than conventional advice. I’m not arguing for or against home ownership. I’m showing how complex the decision is — and what a faith-forged man must
Brothers, we nailed the core: Finances as stewardship, tracking spending, hard choices in budgeting. Today: a real-world example of implementation. In recovery, I found “Optionality” by Richard Meadows: thrive by seeking low-downside/high-upside options. Walking daily is one — low barrier, massive benefits. (See my walking post.) In finances, eating out vs. home aligns perfectly. Evaluate
Your money’s God’s. You’ve tracked every dollar (or almost — I wasn’t born yesterday). Now what? If tracking didn’t feel like a gut punch, budgeting will. Income must exceed expenses, bills, and discretionary spending. You control the discretionary part. I can’t dictate your choices, but I can tell you hard choices get easier the more
In my last post, I presented the principle that disciples of Jesus Christ should steward their money within God’s system. I referenced Luke 16:1–9 as my basis. Now, I want to give you one of the foundations of the “within God’s system” concept. Conveniently, it’s the very next passage in Luke: “One who is faithful
Brothers, welcome to the start of the Finance Forge series. Brutal truth: The godly principles surrounding money are incredibly simple. The only difficulty is with our submitting to those principles and lining up our lives with God’s purposes. Let’s dive in. Principle No. 1: God owns everything. Notice I started with God, because He is