Men

Behind every “tough guy” dad is a man carrying more than he lets on. These 10 powerful prayers lift up the fathers who need God’s strength most right now.

Is there a “husband's duties list” from the Bible that should guide how we set up our homes? Should your husband be the man of the family?

So how can you keep your marriage strong in the better and build it back up in the worse? Love your wife more than yourself. Push your needs aside and instead of asking what she can do for you, ask, “What can I do for her?”

Let us purposefully internalize Scripture, embracing moments of solitude and silence. Let us come together in collective prayer with fellow believers, and let us be discerning in recognizing the voice of the Holy Spirit. God has spoken to us not just in occasional whispers but in numerous profound ways.

There are four areas of life that every man faces every day. And the way they are handled will bring either joy and success or pain and failure.

We have sat with somber, heavy hearts after hearing the words of all Johnny Depp endured through his marriage to Amber Heard. The trial between him and Heard has been televised, which in many ways feels like a breach of privacy, but in other ways, has provided the wakeup call the world needs for those men who experience abuse as well.

What does being an engaged father look like? Of course, it means being present. It also means taking the time to be intentional in how we communicate with our daughters. Here are a few things every daughter needs to hear from her father.

Men don't do things for the applause of others; they do the right thing. So, what does God expect from men? Why did He create men and women different? What role is a man to play within family, society, and especially in God's kingdom?

You can make a commitment today to be the best husband you can be. Let this commitment to love your wife guide your daily decisions and your actions.

If every faithful wife could write her sweet hubby a love letter of what she really needs, I believe it would consist of her beloved husband praying for and over her. That’s because she knows prayers are important and truly powerful.

This day is a rare invitation to rest and recharge. Make sure you ask us how that can best be accomplished. Give us the guilt-free space we very infrequently receive to invest in doing something we enjoy just for ourselves. Maybe it's going to a movie, taking a hike, free time at the gym, a pedicure, time to read a book, a meet up with someone special, or whatever else helps to fill our cup so that we can show up everyday as moms with grace and love.

Husbands, when you said ‘I Do’, you were committing to take care of your bride as your own body for the rest of your life.

While your children may come home with sweet cards, you still play a vital part. It’s a moment to extend your sincere thanks and praise for her valuable contributions to your family. There are gestures that tell her you not only “see her,” but you truly want her to feel loved, cherished, and appreciated.

If we reflect on how Jesus shared the gospel and how he led the church, that is the quintessential picture of how a husband should lead his wife. So how do we apply the teaching of Jesus with leadership in marriage?

Modesty is a term usually associated with women, particularly when it comes to the Bible. But is the Bible talking only to women — or should men pursue modesty, too? Here are some thoughts to consider.