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365 Christian Men is a project built on some basic truths about God and His character. God cares deeply about each man, and He has a specific purpose for every man’s life. In fact, God wants to tell His stories through the lives of His men. 451887
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1. When you face the aftermath of poor choices, how do you find hope and healing through faith? 2. How can reaching out for support and putting God first help you overcome life's toughest challenges? I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a roc…
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August 23. Rodney Williams. Rodney’s life was already in a downward swirl when a meth lab blew up in his face. And God met Rodney there in his pain. On this date in 2008, Rodney’s life story was performed on stage. Listen to this. Has life blown up in your face? Reach up. If the […] The post Rodney Williams, US, Pastor first appeared on 365 Christi…
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1. When someone wrongs you deeply, what would it take for you to truly forgive them and move on? 2. Is holding onto bitterness worth the cost? How can forgiveness set you free? Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in …
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August 22. Tamrat Layne. Layne was a guerrilla fighter, and as part of a junta, he became Ethiopia’s Prime Minister from 1991 to 1995. Ethiopia’s Supreme Court found him guilty of embezzlement and sentenced him to 18 years in prison. He never stopped saying he wasn’t guilty all the time he was being held in […] The post Tamrat Layne, Ethiopia, Prim…
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1. When stress overwhelms you, where do you turn for refuge? How might time alone with God bring you strength? 2. In crisis, do you rely on performance or God's peace? How can embracing God’s grace change your response? My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hea…
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August 21. Jeff Voth. Jeff grew up primarily in Colorado but now lives in Oklahoma. He has written three books that evolved out of his personal walk with Christ. He is the founder and director of an international men’s ministry called Cavetime, which challenges men to practice five disciplines in their daily lives. […] The post Jeff Voth, US, Cavem…
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1. When you fail, do you see it as a reason to stop or a step toward success? How can you turn setbacks into growth opportunities? 2. What fear is keeping you from trying again? For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. Proverbs 24:16 NIV 365 Christian Men Linktree…
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August 20. Nick Vujicic. Though Nick was born without arms or legs, in 2005—when he was only 17—Nick founded Life Without Limbs, an international non-profit ministry whose mission is to spread the gospel and unite the body of Christ. Nick says he keeps a pair of shoes in his closet because he believes in miracles. […] The post Nick Vujicic, US, Eva…
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1. Are you willing to face danger to fulfill God's call? What bold step can you take today? 2. Is your faith strong enough to endure challenges? What changes might you need to make to fully embrace your calling? We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not des…
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August 19. Li De Xian. Pastor Li has been arrested so many times he’s lost count. Arrested and treated brutally for illegal preaching. He keeps a go-bag ready, not for jet-setting, but for the next arrest. It contains a blanket and a change of clothes. Don’t settle for safe; do what you’re called to do. […] The post Li De Xian, China, Pastor first …
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1. How are you using the resources you currently have to fulfill God's calling in your life, even if they seem small or insignificant? 2. When faced with uncertainty, do you trust that God is guiding you, even if you can't see the full picture? Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very…
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August 18. Denzel Washington. Denzel was the son of a preacher and a hairstylist. Denzel says, “I was what they call ‘throwing rocks at the penitentiary,’ but I never hit it.” He adds, “I never got caught…. But I also knew right from wrong, so I never wanted to go too far.” Proactively, his mother […] The post Denzel Washington, US, Actor first app…
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1. In the midst of a demanding schedule, how are you prioritizing rest to ensure long-term effectiveness in your work and faith? 2. How can you build intentional rest into your routine to maintain balance and sustain your commitment to your calling? Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he s…
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August 17. John Mott. John came to faith in Christ when he was an undergrad at Cornell. He was among the first hundred students to sign up in Dwight Moody’s summer conference in Massachusetts. The pledge was, “It is my purpose, if God permit, to become a foreign missionary.” John was still a student when […] The post John R. Mott, US, Missionary fi…
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1. How can you address feelings of betrayal and choose forgiveness instead of resentment? 2. In what ways can you find healing and move forward after trust has been broken? Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not ta…
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August 16. Michael Lyles. Michael is a psychiatrist in Georgia who loves God and demonstrates it by loving the people God has created. Today’s story takes place when Michael was 14 years old and attending a new school in a new city. Here’s what happened. Sometimes you get betrayed; what do you do with the […] The post Michael Lyles, US, Psychiatris…
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1. How can you use your position or resources to serve those in need, rather than seeking personal gain or recognition? 2. In what ways can you actively seek out opportunities to help those who might feel overlooked or marginalized in your community? For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom f…
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August 15. William Gladstone. Gladstone worked for equal opportunity for people, including self-rule in Ireland. He strove toward those goals for the four terms he was England’s prime minister, and he kept fighting for the causes he believed in, even when he wasn’t in office. Gladstone’s belief in God colored all his adult choices, and […] The post…
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1. How do you respond when faced with the choice to sacrifice for someone else, even if it costs you everything? 2. When confronted with injustice and suffering, how can you embody love and courage in your actions? And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, …
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August 14. Maximillian Kolbe. Kolbe was born in the part of Poland that belonged to the Russian Empire. When he was 16, he and his brother stowed away in a hay cart so they could attend seminary on the Austrian side of the country. From there, he went on to Rome to get doctorates in […] The post Maximillian Kolbe, Poland, Auschwitz Prisoner #16670 …
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1. When life brings unexpected challenges, how might you use your own struggles to connect more deeply with those around you? 2. In your daily interactions, how can you extend grace and understanding to someone who may be facing unseen hardships? Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all c…
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August 13. William “Bill” Melone. Bill was a high-school teacher in a tough neighborhood in Philadelphia. He is now Pastor for Mercy and Outreach at a church plant in NE Philadelphia. Today’s story shows a time Bill needed and received mercy and how it changed him. Wherever you find yourself, be all in. “Hey, Andre, […] The post William Melone, US,…
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August 12. Doug Smail. Doug—a left winger—played in the National Hockey League for 13 seasons from 1980 through 1993. Doug is a man who loves God. He also loved hockey, but he loved his family more. On this date in 1990, at a Christian Training Camp, Doug dedicated his son Cody to God. Today’s story […] The post Doug Smail, Canada, Former NHL playe…
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1. Do you feel trapped in a cycle you can't break? What steps are you taking to find freedom? 2. Are you relying on your own strength to overcome addiction? How can you invite Jesus into the process? Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 365 Christian Men Linktree…
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August 11. Brian Welch. Brian—also known by his stage name Head—was a guitarist and a founding member of the nu metal band Korn, who pioneered nu metal music, a form of alternative metal music—music for the disenfranchised. In 2005, Brian left the band to focus on life as a father and to pursue his own […] The post Brian Head Welch, US, Guitarist f…
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1. How are you using your resources to invest in the true treasures God values today? 2. When faced with difficult decisions, how do you determine what is truly worth sacrificing for? Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heav…
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August 10. Lawrence of Rome. In Rome, during the first half of the third century, the government was sold out to Roman so-called deities, and Christians were not to be tolerated. Often they were given the chance to “convert” and prove it by offering sacrifices to the so-called gods. And those who refused were arrested, […] The post Lawrence of Rome…
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1. How do you stand firm in your faith when you're pressured to conform? 2. How do you ensure that your convictions remain strong when faced with difficult choices? Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NIV 365 Christian Men Linktr…
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August 9. Franz Jagerstatter. Jagerstatter started out like your average wild kid. As a teenager, he fathered a child out of wedlock, led a motorcycle gang, and got arrested for street fighting. But when he met the woman he soon married, she introduced him to Jesus, prayed with him, helped him grow in faith. And […] The post Franz Jagerstatter, Aus…
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1. How is your faith influencing those around you, even those who might not share your beliefs? 2. In what ways can you embody the transformative power of the gospel in your everyday interactions? We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinth…
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August 8. John Scudder. Scudder was the first American medical missionary in India. He was the first Scudder missionary in India, which went on for 1,100 combined years of missionary service. Forty-two members of four generations of Scudders. That run began when he was visiting a patient and saw a tract on the table that […] The post John Scudder, …
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August 7. Roy Edward Lucas, Jr. Roy was a man who loved God and wanted to be useful. He made himself available to help wherever God put him. On this date in 2011, he had a breakthrough with a young man—their first Icee together. The secret code is: Be a friend to make a friend. […] The post Roy Edward Lucas Jr, US, College Professor first appeared …
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August 6. Brennan Manning. Brennan was a Marine in the Korean War, studied journalism at the University of Missouri, and later, philosophy and Latin at Saint Francis College, where he became a Christian. He was ordained a Franciscan priest, taught, and then joined a contemplative order that served the poor in Spain and Switzerland. For […] The post…
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August 5. Kurt Warner. Kurt was an American football quarterback. He played for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He went on to be considered the best undrafted NFL player of all time, following a 12-year career regarded as one of the greatest stories in the NFL. On this date i…
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August 4. David Livingstone. Livingstone was a physician, a missionary, an explorer, and a writer. He was the first European to cross the width of southern Africa. His work and his writing taught Europe about the horrors of slavery and why it must be stopped. When confronted with injustice, do you step back or speak out? Livingstone deplored slaver…
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