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“Practice is the only place you can mess up and it not cost you…”
Tools For After The Conference
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he 2012 Men’s Conference was a huge success! Nearly 300 men gathered to hear 4 dynamic speakers
restore men to their rightful place. Dr. Forbes began with his message on ‘The Resume of A World Shaker’, explaining how the power of submitting to those under whom God has placed you, enables divine access, ability and approval [Matthew 3:16-17]. “Satan may be
rewarded several great prizes. Two flat screen televisions sets and Kindle eBook readers were given away. The men enjoyed a continental
prepared for you, but not for the anointing of
breakfast, open gym and a full course lunch
the one under whom God placed you.”
buffet. Our own pastor, Dr. Demitri Bradley,
The iron man competition, where men competed in tasks of physical stamina,
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spoke on ‘Confidence’. “Practice is the only place where you can mess up and it doesn’t cost you anything! David didn’t have a sword,
but he showed up strapped with confidence,
when explaining the importance of our
because he practiced” [1 Samuel 17:33-35,
dependency on God. Finally Russell Cash
45-50].
finished with his message on ‘The God of A
Ray McQueen spoke on, ‘Grace For My Place’, “Paul would always say, ‘Grace be unto you…’, ‘Grace be multiplied to you…’”
Second Chance’ explaining that we should always be attentive to new instructions from above. We look forward to an even greater event in 2013!
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If you plan on undergoing the commissioning process for 2012 – 2013 please email us at gmen@mobcc.org or call Jamiel Cotman at 804-833-7628
Events Our next Men’s meeting is Friday, September 7th at 7:00 P.M.
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Q:
My Son constantly
defies me in having run-ins with the law. How do I respond?
A:
Since nobody knows your son as well as
God and you, look to Him for the specific things it will take to help. Pray and listen for God’s strategy on just how to turn your son to a life of peace with the law. He should understand that the laws of the land are in accordance with the laws of God
[Romans13:17]. And that both God and you have his best in mind. Many young men are high from short sightedness. It is our job as fathers to help them see around the corners of life, and sober up. Whether its respect, power or money, let him know that ultimately what he is looking to crime for won’t be his. Show him
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Gods way of acquiring these instead. Paul
graphic imagery possible to show him what
said, “To will is with me, but how to perform
the odds are if he continues to live a life of
that which I will I find not.� [Romans7:18].
crime. Logic in and of itself may not be
Your son may have the desire to do what is
enough to inspire change. He may have to
right but lacks the information.
see and feel something as well.
Given, it becomes more and more difficult to instill new habits in a growing boy,
Be consistent in doing the previous and your son is likely to come around.
you should never give up hope. Offer him counter exposure to people, places and things of positive influence. Use the most
If you have a question pertaining to manhood that you would like to submit to the Pastor, to be answered here in our monthly Q and A, segment email us at Gmen@mobcc.com
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Review The Dirty Thirty
D
ay of War’ is the second installment in the ‘Lion of War’ series, a fictional epic centered around King David and his
mighty men, referred to by author Cliff Graham as ‘The Dirty Thirty’. The book is a wild, uncensored and passionate story of these mighty men and their encounters with the Living God as they go through daily struggles and overcome through faith. If you like to read about exploits of selfless men who
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value honor and courage, this is a must read!
ancient battlefields and the heart-wrenching
“It inspired me and made me wish that I could
emotions of the warriors who faced death on
have been in the story fighting alongside
them. “Never before have I read a book in
Benaiah. I have always loved the story of
which I felt so involved and entangled in
David and this brought more flesh to it. This story also sharpened and reinforced my image of manhood, the fearlessness, the decision to stand up for what I believe, to be less of a wimp . . .”- Phil For those of us who grew up with the Sunday school version of the story of David, ‘Day Of War’ allows us to see, smell, and taste what the real battlefields of biblical times
every element of the story.” - Mike It is well written and remains faithful to
would have been like. No sugarcoating here.
the biblical record which inspires it. Read this
You will experience the unbridled violence of
book, and let it take you back to the
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beginnings of the Kingdom of Israel - to a
(though it is a very violent book). Graham
world of turmoil and awe-inspiring acts of
touches on the deeper part of manhood as
heroism. Benaiah, David, and the other
the reader sees the main character, Benaiah,
Mighty Men are going to be the heroes of a
suffer through the insecurities, regrets, and
new generation!
frustration that every man battles during his
Author Cliff Graham is an Army veteran and the author of the Lion of War Series, soon to be a major motion picture franchise from director David L. Cunningham [The Path to 9/11] and producer Grant Curtis [the Spider-Man films]. The book is deeply masculine, but not in a giant muscle, macho, dumb killing machine sort of way
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life. The relationship between the main characters in the story is evidence of the fact that Graham has served in the military and understands the inexplicable bond of men who fight together.
There are two great days in a man’s life,
Article Divine Assignment
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the day he was born and the day he found out why.
od the Father has given each of his sons a calling from eternity that is bigger than themselves.
It’s going to take you out of your comfort zone. It’s going to unlock your potential. It’s going to bring you uncommon reward. He has
In fact, if you put your assignment first, the Bible says that God will cause those other areas of life to get in line [Matthew 6:31-33]. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s find out what it is.
given you a mission that is impossible without Him! This mission, if you choose to accept, is more important than any of your duties as a professional, family man, or even a husband.
God Is This All? Many Christian men feel that they were created to be good husbands, fathers or righteous single men. However, this is best
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described as our duties. Our duties are what
because you have this assignment. Your
we are obligated to do [1 Timothy 5:8]. Then
assignment is what you were created to do
there are those who believe they are called to
[Jeremiah 1:5].
be bankers, entrepreneurs, mechanics or repairmen. However, these are best described as our profession. Our profession is what we are paid to do [Luke 10:7]. Finally, there is the idea that God created you, like a key to a lock, to solve a specific problem for His kingdom. You weren’t born and then
Begin to seek God for answers regarding what He has called you to do [Philippians 3:12]. Also, look at the gifts and talents that you are naturally endowed with, along with what moves you with compassion. These are all great indicators of your calling. Embark on your assignment today!
given this assignment, you were born
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Scripture
Romans 8:37
KJV
No! In all these things we are more than conquerors!
Thought Adversity is proof that you have not yet been conquered!
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