Author Archives: Andrew Gilmore

Discipline of Worship – Ch. 9

What do you think of when you hear the word “worship”? Most American Christians would immediately associate worship with the portion of a service or meeting that focuses on singing. In fact, singing and worship have become so exclusively intertwined … Continue reading

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Discipline of Friendship – Ch. 5

While we’ve been reading Disciplines of a Godly Man (DGM), I’ve also been reading The Masculine Mandate (MM) by Richard Phillips. Both of these books are on the list our high school guys must read in order to go to … Continue reading

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It Tolls For Thee

Ecclesiastes 8:8 – No man has power to retain the spirit, or power over the day of death. There is no discharge from war, nor will wickedness deliver those who are given to it. Christopher Hitchens is dead. A man … Continue reading

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Are You a Man?

This video is perhaps one helpful definition of what it means to really be a man. What do you think?

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Anger

Some thoughts on anger: Men, what makes you angry? What arouses your wrath? Insubordination? Incompetency? Unfair treatment at work? A referee’s blown call? Getting cut off on the freeway? Having your steak undercooked? How about sin? Your kids’ sin? Your … Continue reading

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The Story of Everything

I found this video story of the entire Bible in less than five minutes very helpful. Maybe you will too. HT: Z

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Commendation

I would like to publicly commend two men here at Village Bible Church. Rick Powell and Glen Ripley have voluntarily given up a week of vacation to lead their entire families on a mission trip to Guatemala. They have both … Continue reading

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Skills to Pay the Bills

I find that many Christian men unwittingly place work in this “secular” category, while family and church are in a “sacred” category. This allows them to live different lives in different places. It also allows them to feel better about … Continue reading

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How to Be a Strong Weak Man

All too often I fail in my role as leader, lover, protector, provider and pastor of my home. It is when I fail and fall far short of what I’m to do that the Enemy swoops in and affirms my … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Make Your Kids Hate Church

Yeah, you read that right. Here’s a helpful link to an article that should teach us how to think about our kids and their church involvement.

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