Jesus told his disciples to "count the cost" before they renounced their former lives and followed him. Prior to Jesus calling them to consider the cost, Jesus made his disciples aware of the reality that they could - and would - die for being associated with him.
Today is not unlike any other time in history. Oh, sure, technological advancements have made some things look different, but we are still engaged in the same battle of good versus evil that has existed since the Fall. Today, like any other day, Truth is under attack by Lies; Good is assaulted by Evil; and Light is threatened continually by Darkness.
In the West, particularly, it seems that egalitarian lies from the 1960s have given rise to a major shift in our society. Christ is no longer cherished, much less tolerated, by the broader populous. Instead, the once great, Christian nations of the West are plunging back into paganism and idolatry. The mercy of God alone stands in the way of their complete free-fall into sin.
And the people are getting restless and angry. Christ's people bear the brunt of the hatred sinners feel toward God.
How do we remain strong and committed to the Truth of God's Word in the midst of rising opposition and persecution? How will you and your family live boldly for Christ when it could cost your job, social standing, and more?
The purpose of this ministry is to provide you, and especially men, with biblical resources for today's spiritual and cultural battles. We exist to inspire you to go beyond the normal because Christ wins.
One of the ways the West was built was through stories of great men. These stories inspired a spirit of adventure, bravery, sacrifice, and honor.
Today, we have an opportunity to inspire a new generation of future men to walk in the footsteps of righteousness like the heroes of old.
The stories listed below are ones that I have enjoyed reading to my kids, and these stories have become their favorites as well.
What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits!
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Join us as we bring the full weight of timeless Truth against popular culture. It's a battle worth fighting. Lives will be lost - and some will be found.
Because love is a real virtue, empathy’s power is in posing as selfless care for victims.
A sad polar bear paces as David Attenborough informs you that the family suburban is melting the ice caps.
“Jesus was an asylum seeker!” the sign reads at an Open Borders Rally.
A forlorn Bruno wishes he too could change in the women’s locker room, a place he’s always known he belonged.
“My mom said if we don’t go she’ll be just devastated.”
When you reject the sin of empathy, you reject the manipulation of the media, the manipulation of family and friends, and most importantly, the manipulation of your own heart.
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