Category Archives: Men
Man to Man
For about a week I have been interested in getting a better shave. I recently bought a double edge safety razor. It may sound nostalgic to you, but I wanted to get one ever since I was little. Over the years I have hacked at my face with the cartridge razors. Tried the closest shaves possible. In conclusion, I have found that nothing and I mean, nothing! Beats a barbershop shave! Second to that, is a shave with a safety razor. Really one blade is all you need.
So I get out the instructions to tackle this razor and I see it in bold letters. shaving is an art that needs to time to developed I thought to myself, how chesey is that? I have been shaving for years and it was not a science. Needless to say that I have found it true the hard way, after a shave with the safety razor. It is a skill, one I wish I learned before.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:1-5 KJV)
I’m sure that is why proverbs was written. To share skills that were once lost to a generation that was destined to change the world. To seek wisdom above uncertainty. To give our children the chance we may have missed. Faith is a lot like shaving.
If you never shaved with a double edge safety razor. You need instruction at first; some pointers to help you along. It truly is a close shave. But with out some
how to’s
you will be more like a hacked up turkey instead of a distinguished gentleman. Same with our relationship with God. When we don’t read the bible or get understanding, we end up hacking away at our friendship with the king of kings. Growing in relationship with The Lord will take time and patience. We will go deeper on this next week. So in closing, before you try your hand at shaving like your grand-dad, read the instructions or get pointers. Your face and neck will thank you.
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Better Luck Next Time
So I woke up early on my day off to participate in a motorcycle safety riders course. I had this idea that when I reached the next rank I would buy my motorcycle. I thought of it like a graduation gift to
myself.
Reality hit me with a big bat of
“
What If
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I have never ridden a motorcycle before. Furthermore, would I want to ride one if I learned how? So off I went. I arrived at the class and learned! As a leader you may have to get out and do something new, especially if you want a different result. Try, even if it may flop, but never be afraid to venture. It is what keeps us going. I believe our Heavenly Father has created us and his DNA can be seen in people every day. This is your moment to unlock your true potential! The potential that God releases over your life for the purposes he has already destined. Venture out!!!
And that’s what I did. I went to the basic riders course. Let me tell you I had a great time. The instructors were very patient with us and I learned the basics. I was given a bike and I was “cool” with my helmet and boots. It was great. Did I pass? No, I didn’t. I didn’t pass because the instructors felt I needed more time with the motorcycle. I agree with them whole heartily…it was my first ride ever. Sometimes we just need to realize we need a little bit more experience. That’s okay. Remember John Mark (Acts 15:36-41)? Well, Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement about his ability to minister help at one point because Mark had abandoned them before…he needed some more experience. Then, later in Luke 4:11 Paul sends for Mark because he would be very helpful to Paul for the ministry. He flopped before! He flopped in a way that would seem big to us…to the point of running out on his team, but did God count him out? NO, he gave him another opportunity. You my friend may have flopped before, but don’t stop venturing out…you may have better luck next time!
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