Last night we changed things up a little bit from our normal schedule. The ladies of the church had their Persistent Praying Women meeting. The men of JLM met for M&M--Mighty Men of God. While we understand the need for us all to come together as a church, which is how we operate in every other service and ministry, we also felt the need to separate for the evening and discuss the different aspects of what it means to be men and women of God.
I felt like we discussed some important topics, and also used the time to build closer relationships; the friendship of Jonathan and David serving as our Scriptural example. We ended the meeting by giving each man a pack of M&Ms, that supposedly melt in your mouth and not in your hand. Although, no one confirmed this claim.
The women reported a good meeting and time of discussion also, as they talked about the Importunity of Prayer and many examples of persistent women in the Word of God. They also spoke of women who demonstrated Deep and Undying Compassion.
Much of the outline I used to speak to the men was inspired by Stu Weber's book Tender Warrior. He discusses the balance a Christian man should have: King, Warrior, Mentor, and Friend. I highly recommend this book to all men. Fathers, this would be a great source and legacy to pass on to your sons. They, and someday their wife and children, will thank you for the gift.
God bless!
I felt like we discussed some important topics, and also used the time to build closer relationships; the friendship of Jonathan and David serving as our Scriptural example. We ended the meeting by giving each man a pack of M&Ms, that supposedly melt in your mouth and not in your hand. Although, no one confirmed this claim.
The women reported a good meeting and time of discussion also, as they talked about the Importunity of Prayer and many examples of persistent women in the Word of God. They also spoke of women who demonstrated Deep and Undying Compassion.
Much of the outline I used to speak to the men was inspired by Stu Weber's book Tender Warrior. He discusses the balance a Christian man should have: King, Warrior, Mentor, and Friend. I highly recommend this book to all men. Fathers, this would be a great source and legacy to pass on to your sons. They, and someday their wife and children, will thank you for the gift.
God bless!
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