08Feb/24

Reconciling Faith and Anxiety

February 8, 2024Weekly Bloganxiety, Augustine, Christian thinkers, City of God, Confessions, ESV, Philippians 4:6, Prayer, supplication, thanksgivingJeff Hagen

The apostle Paul authoritatively declares to the believers of his time:

„do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.“ Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

24Jan/24

Keep it light!

January 24, 2024Weekly BlogBible Verse, Christian men, Christianity, Humor, Joy, Laughter, Positive Outlook, Proverbs 17:22, relationships, Stress ReliefJeff Hagen

It’s no secret that the world can sometimes feel like it’s spinning out of control. But we have the ultimate weapon to combat the chaos – our sense of humor! That’s right, the Bible even says so:

Proverbs 17:22 (NIV) says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

19Jan/24

Paul’s Five Practical Commands

January 19, 2024Weekly Blogapostle Paul, challenges, Christian Living, Christianity, Church Issues, Corinthians, Faith, Spiritual Alertness, VigilanceJeff Hagen

The apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address various issues and challenges that the church in Corinth was facing. At the very end, he gave a concise and powerful summary – five clear commands, of how Christians should live in a hostile world.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV)

11Jan/24

The Shepherd’s Staff and the Scepter: A Call for America’s Renewal

January 11, 2024Weekly BlogBiblical saga, contrasting figures, David and Saul, established order, old and new, Old Testament, power, rising, struggle, tensionJeff Hagen

The Biblical saga of David and Saul in the Old Testament offers a poignant reflection on the tension between the old and the new, the established and the rising. In their contrasting figures, we see starkly portrayed the struggle of an established order clinging to power and the audacious rise of a young David, anointed by God, ushering in a new era.

04Jan/24

2024 Trends Among Christian Men

January 4, 2024Weekly Blog2024 Spiritual Growth, Authentic Masculinity, Biblical Teachings, Christian men, Cross Carrying, Faith Journey, Family Values, Gospel Hope, Prayer Life, Role of MenJeff Hagen

2024 is here and we’re ready to support your spiritual growth with relevant weekly content!

So what do Christian men care about these days?

01Dec/23

Hill Cities – Year End Appeal

December 1, 2023UncategorizedBible Study, Coaching, Destiny Fulfillment, Genesis Study, Group Discussions, Hill Cities Mission, Leadership Training, Men Leadership, Men's Ministry, Spiritual InfluenceJeff Hagen

Men have a unique calling to sacrificially lead their families and have spiritual influence with their friends and business network. Hill Cities mission is to serve this great purpose.

23Nov/23

The Power of Gratitude: A Journey through Hebrew, Jewish, and Christian Traditions

November 23, 2023Weekly BlogGratitude, Happiness, Hebrew Traditions, Jewish Culture, Linguistic Connection, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Spirituality, Todah, Universal Emotion, Way of Life, YadahJeff Hagen

“Gratitude is the key to happiness.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Gratitude is a universal human emotion, deeply embedded in the fabric of cultures around the world. Yet, it holds a particularly profound significance in Hebrew and Jewish traditions, where it is not merely an emotion but a way of life.This deep-rooted appreciation for blessings received has profoundly impacted Christianity and, subsequently, American culture and the world at large.

17Nov/23

Christian guy makes case for more masculine worship

November 17, 2023Weekly BlogChristian publisher, Conquering King, doctrinally sound, effeminate themes, evangelical Church, Joshua Haymes, masculine worship, missionary, robust expression, worship musicJeff Hagen

Joshua Haymes, Christian publisher and missionary to urban America, has made an appeal for more masculine sounding worship in our churches.

Joshua highlights a pressing concern within the modern evangelical Church—namely, the prevalence of effeminate themes in worship music. The plea for a shift from songs portraying Jesus as a romantic figure to those emphasizing Christ as the Conquering King resonates with the desire for a more robust and doctrinally sound musical expression.

09Nov/23

The Suppression of Truth in History, the Sciences, and the Media

November 9, 2023Weekly Blogbelievers, Christian leader, explore, information, narratives, reality, society, teachings, Truth, truth suppressedJeff Hagen

In a world inundated with information, it is crucial for believers to discern the truth from the carefully crafted narratives that often distort reality. As a Christian leader, I have been compelled to explore the ways in which truth is suppressed in various facets of our society. Drawing from the teachings of the Bible, this post aims to shed light on how and why truth is often obscured in history, sciences, and the media.

02Nov/23

Three Keys for Men to Experience Spiritual Breakthrough

November 2, 2023Weekly BlogAdmitting Need, Bible Study, Biblical Stories, Christian men, King David, Men's Devotionals, Moses and Exodus, repentance, Spiritual Breakthrough, spiritual growthJeff Hagen

In 2020 Chris Bolinger, author of few best-selling Christian men’s devotionals, published a post on “Who Reads the Bible More, Men or Women?” (https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/who-reads-the-bible-more-men-or-women.html)

It provides some insight into the challenges that men face when it comes to spiritual growth.

Here I offer three keys for men to experience spiritual breakthrough based on the data from these surveys: