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“I’ve worked hard to get where I am. I’ve overcome great obstacles. I’ve earned it.” No one had a greater right to say those statements more than King David. He rose from the fields of Palestine to the palace of power and privilege. He’d made it. But now that he was on top, would he continue to grow spiritually in the midst of his success?
Self-sufficiency is a temptation every man faces. But we can’t be both self-sufficient and on the move spiritually at the same time. Just as in David’s life, God often allows us to experience the consequences of self-sufficiency so that we can rediscover our need for his leadership and empowerment in our lives. In the end, the crushing blows we face serve to humble us…and forge the basis for the next wave of spiritual momentum in our lives.
How satisfied are you with your life?
Men like you are finding it tougher than ever to be content with
what they have. They compare themselves with others and continually
come up short. The soul-gnawing result is discouragement and
disappointment.
Lasting contentment comes only from a transformation of your mind,
emotions, and will. It also takes a personal encounter with the God
who can make you content.
In "Being God's Man by Finding Contentment, "you will track this
struggle for a new identity through various biblical passages. Like
Jacob, you will not be fully settled and content until you lay to
rest your past and take up a new identity in Christ. Jacob became a
new creature, a man on a mission for the Lord. His struggle was
over. He knew why he was here and what he had to do. His life took
on purpose and meaning that transcended the striving. Yours can,
too.
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Special Features:
"-Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and
other men
-Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly
convictions
-"Real Life" case studies show how the truths you discover have
worked out in other men's lives
-"Standing Strong" section gives you the opportunity to form and
express your action steps with God and your group
You've already been set free by Christ.
When are you going to start experiencing that freedom?
What does it look like when a man lives out a truly authentic,
loving walk with Jesus Christ? It looks like freedom.
The Apostle Paul, a man made new by the gospel of Jesus Christ,
presents one of the clearest images of the godly man in action.
He's committed to a life of faith, focused on the Spirit instead of
the flesh, set free to love others. No longer focused on himself,
he demonstrates his faith by serving others. You can be that kind
of man by claiming your freedom in Christ. Being God's man
means""being set free to exemplify Christ's love.
"Being God's Man by Claiming Your Freedom "will stimulate personal
reflection and honest dialogue with God and other men. The goal is
that you will strive to be God's man in every way-"feeling" his
heart for others, and "doing" his will obediently and joyfully.
"Special Features:
"-Practical studies-for individual use or group settings-facilitate
personal encounters with God and other men
-Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly
convictions
-"Real Life" case studies show how the truths you discover have
worked out in other men's lives
-"Standing Strong" section gives you the opportunity to identify
action steps for lasting change.
You may be single by choice or circumstance. You may plan to marry and have a family, or you may sense a call to lifelong singleness. Even so, your situation is God’s will for you now. What will you do with it? What will you learn from it? And how will you survive the temptations confronting singles in this world?
You know firsthand that single men face unique spiritual and moral struggles. Character is the cornerstone of being God’s man as a single in today’s culture. To live successfully out of a commitment to Christ, you as a single man must master the issues of sexual integrity, isolation, contentment, spiritual battle, and identity in Christ. Being God’s Man…as a Satisfied Single is designed to help you do just that.
If you think God's values and the world's values can co-exist,
think again.
You have to live in this world. But if you want to be God's man,
there's a catch: You can't be absorbed or influenced by the world.
You have to stand strong as a man of God and resist the world.
Men like you who are getting serious about their walk with God feel
a deep, intuitive conflict of the soul...where unholy alliances
with the world, which were once acceptable, must now be broken.
That's not easy. But here's solid, trustworthy guidance for you
from men who have been there, too.
In "Being God's Man by Resisting the World, "you'll take a look at
Christ's template of values as revealed in the Sermon on the Mount.
Every man who seeks to understand and train in these values will
experience a greater connection with God. So forget what you know,
focus on these truths, and start living large spiritually.
Special Features:
-Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and
other men
-Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly
convictions
-"Real Life" case studies show how the truths you discover have
worked out in other men's lives
-"Standing Strong" section gives you the opportunity to form and
express your action steps with God and your group
How to maintain your godly boundaries even under pressure.
When you're faced with an imminent threat, your body releases
adrenaline. Your heart beats faster. Your muscles tense, and all
your senses switch to "Go." But what happens when your spiritual
well-being is under attack? Do you stand strong in your desire to
do God's will...or run for the hills?
The path of faith is tough traveling. Fighting to hold on to God's
purposes under adverse conditions is inconvenient, impractical, and
thoroughly unpredictable. Standing firm under pressure reveals our
true convictions about God, about everything.
In "Being God's Man by Standing Firm Under Pressure "you'll examine
one man-named Daniel-and his band of brothers who demonstrated how
not to compromise under pressure. They didn't let misfortune,
temptation, manipulation, intimidation, or even death shake their
faith into compromise. Instead, they faced each new challenging
circumstance with courage and trust. As God's man, you can, too.
"Special Features:
"-Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and
other men
-Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly
convictions
-"Real Life" case studies show how the truths you discover have
worked out in other men's lives
-"Standing Strong" section gives you the opportunity to form and
express your action steps with God and your group
Take up a new calling. Walk a new path. And experience life's
greatest adventure.
Will you discover your true reason for living, enter the battle,
and become a new man in Christ? Or will you settle for less? To
live more purposefully, to experience a full life, to become "more,
"you will have to""become" someone else" and walk a new path.
This kind of attitude is what the Navy Seals look for in a man:
Rogue warriors. Unconventional. Committed. Guys who will do
anything to win the battle and stay true to their new identities.
Walking this new path requires men who won't shrink from the
battle.
In spirit, the Apostle Paul was this kind of a rogue warrior for
God's kingdom. He was tough and uncompromising and he held to a
code that marked his life. He lived on purpose, not by accident. He
surrendered his life and became a support for others. If you choose
to become this kind of man made new, unwilling to compromise, then
let this great apostle lead the way.
"Special Features:
"-Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and
other men
-Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly
convictions
-"Real Life" case studies show how the truths you discover have
worked out in other men's lives
-"Standing Strong" section gives you the opportunity to form and
express your action steps with God and your group
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