Comments for LIVE BOLD http://www.livebold.org Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:26:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Leading Yourself First: by by Robert Noland http://www.livebold.org/archives/4406/comment-page-1#comment-2409 Robert Noland Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:26:27 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4406#comment-2409 Hey Danny. Please know that you are not alone! Everywhere I go and anywhere I talk to guys leading men's ministry, I hear this same story. In general, churches across denominational lines have for many years neglected a real focus on men's discipleship. I'm not talking about the occasional meeting or Saturday morning breakfast, but a focus from church leadership down on discipling and mentoring men. But I also see God doing a new thing and raising up men, such as yourself, that are following Jesus and not waiting on anyone else to, wading into the battle and making a real difference. Greg and I are committed to this new wave of men's ministry that is quietly swelling up. We're packing in a lot of volunteer hours to inspire and encourage men like you to not give up, but to charge on and lead. Hang in, brother. We're praying and we're here to help! -Robert Hey Danny. Please know that you are not alone! Everywhere I go and anywhere I talk to guys leading men’s ministry, I hear this same story. In general, churches across denominational lines have for many years neglected a real focus on men’s discipleship. I’m not talking about the occasional meeting or Saturday morning breakfast, but a focus from church leadership down on discipling and mentoring men. But I also see God doing a new thing and raising up men, such as yourself, that are following Jesus and not waiting on anyone else to, wading into the battle and making a real difference. Greg and I are committed to this new wave of men’s ministry that is quietly swelling up. We’re packing in a lot of volunteer hours to inspire and encourage men like you to not give up, but to charge on and lead. Hang in, brother. We’re praying and we’re here to help! -Robert

]]> Comment on Leading Yourself First: by by Greg Arnold http://www.livebold.org/archives/4406/comment-page-1#comment-2407 Greg Arnold Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:37:50 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4406#comment-2407 Thanks Danny. Robert did well on this one. Please continue to share! A quick heads up... soon, we'll be making all of our articles available by PDF. We've had many requests for this feature for small groups and men's ministry leaders. If you tap into the 2 Minute Drill, you'll also find a daily devotion with questions and a prayer. I've got a 2nd issue almost finished. Perfect stuff for men's study groups. Blessings on you! Thanks Danny. Robert did well on this one. Please continue to share! A quick heads up… soon, we’ll be making all of our articles available by PDF. We’ve had many requests for this feature for small groups and men’s ministry leaders. If you tap into the 2 Minute Drill, you’ll also find a daily devotion with questions and a prayer. I’ve got a 2nd issue almost finished. Perfect stuff for men’s study groups. Blessings on you!

]]> Comment on Leading Yourself First: by by Danny Moore http://www.livebold.org/archives/4406/comment-page-1#comment-2406 Danny Moore Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:34:30 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4406#comment-2406 Thank you, I have neeb struggling to lead my church's Men's Ministry and can't seem to get the guys from being so apathetic about getting involved. Maybe I need to be more excited myself. Keep up the great work. Love this E-zine. Thank you, I have neeb struggling to lead my church’s Men’s Ministry and can’t seem to get the guys from being so apathetic about getting involved. Maybe I need to be more excited myself. Keep up the great work. Love this E-zine.

]]> Comment on Paterno Soiled His Legacy Over Sandusky: by by Rob Lincoln http://www.livebold.org/archives/3915/comment-page-1#comment-2401 Rob Lincoln Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:55:44 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=3915#comment-2401 Integrity is defined as doing the right thing when no one else is watching. I think the easiest way to ensure a life of integrity is to remember one thing. As per the teachings of Jesus Christ...I am my brothers keeper. I am responsible and will be held accountable. Remembering that makes doing the right thing very easy. I wish Joe would have figured that out sooner. Integrity is defined as doing the right thing when no one else is watching. I think the easiest way to ensure a life of integrity is to remember one thing. As per the teachings of Jesus Christ…I am my brothers keeper. I am responsible and will be held accountable. Remembering that makes doing the right thing very easy. I wish Joe would have figured that out sooner.

]]> Comment on Exposing Unbalanced Relationships: by by Stephen Satterfield http://www.livebold.org/archives/4279/comment-page-1#comment-2399 Stephen Satterfield Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:19:30 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4279#comment-2399 Thanks Brother! Your articles gives us all plenty to think, talk and pray about. I guess though the first relationship we need balance with is with God himself. I think without this relationship being in proper balance the others can not. Even when I can understand this, I struggle with what this really is like. Perhaps that is why God is so patient with us. He understands our struggles and help us through. And I see LiveBold the same. A place where Christian men come and patiently help each other with our relationships with God and others. Thanks for your leadership! May God richly bless you in this new year! Thanks Brother! Your articles gives us all plenty to think, talk and pray about. I guess though the first relationship we need balance with is with God himself. I think without this relationship being in proper balance the others can not. Even when I can understand this, I struggle with what this really is like. Perhaps that is why God is so patient with us. He understands our struggles and help us through. And I see LiveBold the same. A place where Christian men come and patiently help each other with our relationships with God and others. Thanks for your leadership! May God richly bless you in this new year!

]]> Comment on Remember God’s Message: by by nova http://www.livebold.org/archives/4257/comment-page-1#comment-2397 nova Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:43 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4257#comment-2397 Great message... We really need to have the word of God ... Forget not His Word and His promises.... :D Great message… We really need to have the word of God … Forget not His Word and His promises…. :D

]]> Comment on Sacred Marriage Sacrifice: by by Doug http://www.livebold.org/archives/4187/comment-page-1#comment-2371 Doug Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:17:40 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4187#comment-2371 Nice article Steve! Very true and my hope is that all couples who are going through tough times can try and recall what they felt in their heart when they said "I do," knowing that it would be a lifelong committment. Nice article Steve! Very true and my hope is that all couples who are going through tough times can try and recall what they felt in their heart when they said “I do,” knowing that it would be a lifelong committment.

]]> Comment on Would God Pick You to be Jesus’ Dad?: by by Greg Arnold http://www.livebold.org/archives/4179/comment-page-1#comment-2370 Greg Arnold Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:47:57 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4179#comment-2370 Thanks Tom. When Robert turned this one in... I knew it would resonate. I stopped to consider whether or not my character would be consistent and strong enough to handle that task. Thanks Tom. When Robert turned this one in… I knew it would resonate. I stopped to consider whether or not my character would be consistent and strong enough to handle that task.

]]> Comment on Would God Pick You to be Jesus’ Dad?: by by Tom http://www.livebold.org/archives/4179/comment-page-1#comment-2368 Tom Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:44:41 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4179#comment-2368 Great article - I'll be sharing this with the men's group at church. Great article – I’ll be sharing this with the men’s group at church.

]]> Comment on How to Live Bold: by by Christopher Wagner http://www.livebold.org/archives/622/comment-page-1#comment-2362 Christopher Wagner Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:25:31 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=622#comment-2362 Matthew 11:12 12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12
12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

]]> Comment on Strong Marriage Advice for Guys: by by livebold http://www.livebold.org/archives/3995/comment-page-1#comment-2360 livebold Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:48:58 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=3995#comment-2360 @Peter Bowyer I'm a fix-it list kind of guy. I've learned the hard way that "listening" is usually the fix. @Peter Bowyer I’m a fix-it list kind of guy. I’ve learned the hard way that “listening” is usually the fix.

]]> Comment on Escaping Pornography – The Heart Battle: by by livebold http://www.livebold.org/archives/4029/comment-page-1#comment-2359 livebold Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:41:47 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4029#comment-2359 @cqwagner There simply isn't a way to achieve freedom without a heart transformation. You've given some great references on moving that direction. Now... we must reach into the lives of those around us and do the hard work of ministering to the need and planting the seed! @cqwagner

There simply isn’t a way to achieve freedom without a heart transformation. You’ve given some great references on moving that direction. Now… we must reach into the lives of those around us and do the hard work of ministering to the need and planting the seed!

]]> Comment on Escaping Pornography – The Heart Battle: by by cqwagner http://www.livebold.org/archives/4029/comment-page-1#comment-2358 cqwagner Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:31:33 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=4029#comment-2358 Amen. Consistency in the Word will keep us clean. We must continue to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith (2 Cor 13:5) and be washed by the Word (Ephesians 5:26). We must also crucify the flesh daily (Galatians 5:24). After the heart change we must consistently be taught, matured, and preserved by His Word and His Spirit or we risk familiar spirits coming back upon us worse than before (Matthew 12:43-45). Amen. Consistency in the Word will keep us clean. We must continue to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith (2 Cor 13:5) and be washed by the Word (Ephesians 5:26). We must also crucify the flesh daily (Galatians 5:24). After the heart change we must consistently be taught, matured, and preserved by His Word and His Spirit or we risk familiar spirits coming back upon us worse than before (Matthew 12:43-45).

]]> Comment on Strong Marriage Advice for Guys: by by Peter Bowyer http://www.livebold.org/archives/3995/comment-page-1#comment-2357 Peter Bowyer Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:51:20 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=3995#comment-2357 This is great advice. I've had to learn that there doesn't have to be a 'fix' for whatever the problem is - there has to be validation, support and empathy, and above all, love. This has been quite a hard lesson to learn, because my natural reaction, along with many other men I know, is to try to 'fix' things. This is great advice. I’ve had to learn that there doesn’t have to be a ‘fix’ for whatever the problem is – there has to be validation, support and empathy, and above all, love. This has been quite a hard lesson to learn, because my natural reaction, along with many other men I know, is to try to ‘fix’ things.

]]> Comment on The Wanted Man: Authentic Guys: by by Greg Arnold http://www.livebold.org/archives/382/comment-page-1#comment-2353 Greg Arnold Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:03:13 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=382#comment-2353 Thanks Evan. Thanks Evan.

]]> Comment on The Wanted Man: Authentic Guys: by by Evan Dawson http://www.livebold.org/archives/382/comment-page-1#comment-2352 Evan Dawson Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:20:04 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=382#comment-2352 Great post, greg arnold ! Your best yet! Great post, greg arnold ! Your best yet!

]]> Comment on Short Cutting God’s Path: by by propellerhead1 http://www.livebold.org/archives/3827/comment-page-1#comment-2330 propellerhead1 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:30:06 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=3827#comment-2330 Hello Robert, I loved the story. I enjoyed the analogy that you used with regards to being tempted by taking alternate paths and how that can cost us in the long run. I would imagine that all of us are guilty of being distracted and lured down the wrong path. That is why it is important that we do not allow the world around us to drown out the small still voice of the Holy Spirit that can keep us from making those types of mistakes. Sometimes we have to learn through the school of hard knocks when we are too stubborn or distracted to be obedient. Hello Robert, I loved the story. I enjoyed the analogy that you used with regards to being tempted by taking alternate paths and how that can cost us in the long run. I would imagine that all of us are guilty of being distracted and lured down the wrong path. That is why it is important that we do not allow the world around us to drown out the small still voice of the Holy Spirit that can keep us from making those types of mistakes. Sometimes we have to learn through the school of hard knocks when we are too stubborn or distracted to be obedient.

]]> Comment on Duck Hunting and Blind: by by Greg Arnold http://www.livebold.org/archives/3699/comment-page-1#comment-2320 Greg Arnold Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:37:23 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=3699#comment-2320 Thanks for taking time to stop by Brad. I've passed your words through to Jay. Better luck on your next outing! I've sat many mornings... watching an empty sky. Thanks for taking time to stop by Brad. I’ve passed your words through to Jay. Better luck on your next outing! I’ve sat many mornings… watching an empty sky.

]]> Comment on Commodity of Allegiance: by by Greg Arnold http://www.livebold.org/archives/1294/comment-page-1#comment-2319 Greg Arnold Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:34:02 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=1294#comment-2319 Thanks for taking time to read the article. I think many of us get caught up in the chase - myself included. Each day is brand new and thank you for the encouragement offered by your example to chase God. Push on toward the prize! Thanks for taking time to read the article. I think many of us get caught up in the chase – myself included. Each day is brand new and thank you for the encouragement offered by your example to chase God. Push on toward the prize!

]]> Comment on Commodity of Allegiance: by by Brian Quinn http://www.livebold.org/archives/1294/comment-page-1#comment-2307 Brian Quinn Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:08:43 +0000 http://www.livebold.org/?p=1294#comment-2307 Thank you for this message. Throughout my life I have tried very hard not to fall prey to all the advertising gimics. I try to avoid the expensive brand names whenever I can. More important is to keep my focus on Godly things. I got married 20 years ago, and unfortunately, I allowed my wife to persue bigger houses, shiny new cars, and lots of stuff. My marriage is strained and I have been separated from my wife for over 3 years. I now realize that I needed to me a better spiritual leader rather than a "stuff manager" and at 54 that is what I am working on. I have been getting rid of excess stuff, focusing on the things of God and praying that my wife and kids will see how much more important God is than anything this world can offer. Thank you for this message. Throughout my life I have tried very hard not to fall prey to all the advertising gimics. I try to avoid the expensive brand names whenever I can. More important is to keep my focus on Godly things. I got married 20 years ago, and unfortunately, I allowed my wife to persue bigger houses, shiny new cars, and lots of stuff. My marriage is strained and I have been separated from my wife for over 3 years. I now realize that I needed to me a better spiritual leader rather than a “stuff manager” and at 54 that is what I am working on. I have been getting rid of excess stuff, focusing on the things of God and praying that my wife and kids will see how much more important God is than anything this world can offer.

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