REAL Man’s Toolbox
Changing seasons in life and society… Let’s not squander these great tools. Let’s soak By Leo Hellyer them into ourselves and then share them with othI am pretty confident that the vast majority of us ers. God doesn’t speak to us and expect us to keep would have never imagined the twists and turns that his guidance to ourselves. We are to go out and American society has taken since January. Busishare our knowledge, our love, and our faith with nesses, schools, sports, churches, law enforcement, the people God brings across our path. demonstrations, historical monuments, politics, If we do not like what we see going on around us, families, healthcare workers, military personthen we need to do something about it while follownel, pastors, retail workers, restaurants, the stock ing the words of Philippians 4:8. We need to dwell market, etc. have all gone through unprecedented on the things of God, not on the things of man. and unimaginable changes. What we are seeing and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of God. experiencing is a world that is lost in so many ways; He was a man who dramatically changed this nation we are living in a world that is looking for a sense of direction. The primary problem is that a good porfor the better. He was a man who sought God’s guidtion of those involved are looking for answers in the ance. He knew that he had a God-given responsibilwrong places. ity to be heard and to speak to things that God was In Philippians 4:8 we read the following words, putting on his heart. Dr. King changed our nation. which tell us exactly what we should be dwelling He believed in demonstrating against injustice, but Leo Hellyer on: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever doing so in a non-violent manner. He had a number is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, of famous quotes, a few of which are: whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any ex“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Unfortunately, much of society is not dwelling on these things at this “The time is always right to do what is right.” time in our nation’s history. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to It is time for Christian men to step up to the plate, get in the game, bear.” and be seen and heard. In other words, be Christian soldiers. We are “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moin a battle. This battle has changed from being spiritual warfare to ments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of being actual person to person, hand to hand combat in some areas. challenge and controversy.” This nation was founded on Christian principles and has lasted as We are the human race. We have different nationalities, colors of long as it has because of those principles. Many of the heroes of this skin, and body types, but we are all a part of the human race. We great nation have been Christian men, or men who followed foundaare all brothers and sisters. We are all descendents of Adam and Eve. tional Christian beliefs. Yes, we are all blood relatives, regardless of the color of our skin or This column has always been about giving men tools to put into other factors. We are all fashioned in the image of God. their toolbox, to become the best possible men that they can be. God loves each one of us. We are all children of God. With God’s There are many resources that are available, written by a large guidance, wisdom, and compassion, maybe we can all get to the number of patriarchs of the faith. As men, we need to seek out these point where we can concentrate on our commonalities and not our patriarchs, seek their counsel, and apply what they share with us in differences. God is the answer to everything that is wrong in our lives. our own lives. Following is a list of just a few godly me who speak the All of us have prejudices of one kind or another. It may just be that truth as they have received it from God. I have also listed a few of we like Dodges more than Fords. That is not something to be wortheir written works that can help us build a foundation in our lives ried about. But, when we have prejudices involving other humans, and that can change us and those near to us, possibly changing the regardless of what group of humans we are a part of and they are future of our nation. part of, that is a problem. We need to come before God Almighty James MacDonald – Act Like Men and humbly seek his forgiveness. n Patrick Morley – How God Makes Men – Man in the Mirror Leo Hellyer is a non-staff pastor with a local church and has been married to Charles Stanley – Man of God his wife Norma for more than 45 years. The couple volunteered with the Boise Tony Evans – Kingdom Man FamilyLife Ministry Team for 20 years. They are both employed by Boise Rescue Gene Getz – The Measure of a Man Mission Ministries, Norma at City Light Home for Women & Children and Leo at River of Life Rescue Mission. Leo is also the President and Chief Firearms John MacArthur – Twelve Ordinary Men Instructor with Helping Hands Firearms Training LLC. If you have questions Dennis Rainey – Stepping Up about Real Man’s Toolbox, or need other assistance, Leo may be reached at silverJohn Eldredge – Wild at Heart plate426@msn.com or 208-340-5544.
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