Feb 9 2010

Was Jesus Macho?

There is a lot of talk in Christian circles today about how the Church has emasculated (in the figurative sense of course) the men. And while I absolutely agree with that assessment, I’m not sure our idea of masculinity is all that accurate either.

Cole NeSmith wrote an excellent article for Relevant Magazine that I would like to share here. Continue reading


Jun 30 2009

Bringing Masculinity Back

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I was reading an article on The Resurgence and had to share an excert from the article here.

“Dr D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was asked publicly why the churches of his day had so few young men in the pews. He instantly shot back, “Because there are so many old women in the pulpits.” Preaching should either send men away angry or turn them in heartfelt repentance. The one thing it must not do, but too often does, is dull them.”

Love it…

Speaking of masculinity…you can download Mark Driscoll’s e-book called “Pastor Dad” here for free.