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Nobody Special 023: Manhood By Two Men Who Love Musicals

December 1, 2017

This week the boys of Nobody Special recall what they are thankful for since they horrible missed it during the actual Thanksgiving week. Then things get a little crazy as they try everything they can to not talk about the increasing accounts of sexual harassment. With the revelations about Al Franken, Matt Later, and many others, Caleb and Danny look into what it means to be a man of God.

In a world where people pursue power and influence over integrity, it is time for the men of God to rise up, hold each other accountable, and be men of God. We look at the common struggles, temptations, and solutions to walking in integrity.

Drained: For Those Who Feel Alone

September 25, 2017

In some ways, being physically alone is easier. It feels almost like a retreat. There are extended times of being by yourself and refreshing times of figuring some things out. This is not the draining I am referring to. The draining comes when you interact with the world around you and still feel alone. For the Christian, follow Christ can feel lonely. With the struggle to remain in purity and follow Christ wherever he leads, often times there will be parts it will feel you are alone.

Drained: For Those Who Feel Sick

September 18, 2017

Imagine for a moment, you are the men who lowered their friend through the roof or that you are the man himself. The stories have circulated regarding this man who had healed people in each town he went. As he sees the faith of the men, he looks at the paralytic and says, “You’re sins are forgiven.” The expectations were probably different, but Jesus understood the greater needs of the people. We all, are at the point of the paralytic where we are unable to move on our own, spiritually speaking. Yet, Jesus, our Great Physician, welcomed us to come closer in our sickness and receive healing, the true healing that restores our soul.

Drained: For Those Who Feel Weak

September 9, 2017

While there is debate as to what the thorn in Paul’s flesh was referring to, it is undeniable that he indeed had a pronounced weakness. Paul is not alone in this either. Every person has their limits as to how far they are able to achieve. Our muscles get fatigued, our emotions run dry, and our spirit grows weak from time to time. We all have times where we feel empty. Yet, even beyond that, we all endure times when we feel weak and unable to accomplish the task ahead of us. These weaknesses are reminders that we should, first and foremost, run to God.

Drained: For Those Who Feel Empty

September 4, 2017

For everyone who has ever felt drained and empty, Christ offers an alternative. There is the promise of rest for our souls, often times despite the tumultuous situations we find ourselves in. Sure, we will all endure times of feeling drained and our energy lacking, but Jesus seeks to restore our soul eternally. There is rear. There is peace. And there is the easy burden that Christ gives to us.

Follow Part 1: Lay Down Your Nets

May 9, 2016

Jesus is not content with a person praying a prayer one time. Jesus wants us to Follow Him. At the core of love is a Savior who wants to be in relationship with us and to have us be with him, always. While no one ever said this would be easy or painless, it will…
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Broken Part 4: Abandoned But Not Forgotten

April 25, 2016

At the beginning of this series, I said I hate the saying that God loves our brokenness. Mainly because the feeling of brokenness and God purifying our soul through the work of the Holy Spirit. This process hurts, cutting deeply to the heart of our wants and desires until all that is left is nothing…
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