X-Men (Marvel Comics) consist of a society of individuals with special abilities due to genetic mutation. Some use their abilities for good...while others use it for bad. The commonality is the potential they all possess to help those in need and who, too, are oppressed by what others categorize as normacily. 

We as men are given gifts...and when used out of context can create great destruction. It is because of our selfishness that we become the "EX-Men" of failed relationships. It's time we set standards, leaving no room for toxicity created by the NEXT-Men. 

Genesis 3 illustrates "The Fall" of man where Adam and Eve chose to partake of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Though Satan confronted Eve specifically, it was Adam's responsibility to step up and claim God's truth. He didn't , thus, initiating our struggle with sin--the ultimate separation from God's immediate presence. 

Fast forward to 2022 and us men are still not stepping up for countless reasons. 

It's time we change that. 

Genesis 3:1-9

*Verse 6-So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.

Imagine if Adam would have said something? Things would have been different. We might have still been in the garden, in God's immediate presence. Only He knows.

Now days, things aren't any different. Satan is still in the garden, appealing to our logic...and many of us men are still not saying anything.

It's time to change that. 

What is good love? Is it what you want it to be...need to be...or what it should be? It depends on what we use to measure it. If we use our emotions, we will be misinformed. If we use our experience, we will be bias. If we use our spirit to seek that which never disappoints, never seeks to harm or destroy us, then we understand what love truly is and was designed to be.

Check out the latest episode of The Glory in Our Stories titled "Good Love"!

There's a traditional saying that states "A good friend is hard to find."

I think it's also safe to say "a good friend is hard to lose."

Good roots run deep. That goes for friendships, too.

Check out the latest episode of The Glory in Our Stories!

Don't waste your breath.

It's as simple as that. You need it to live, you need it to run, you need it to swim. Why not continue to use it for things that matter, like your vision, to maintain healthy relationships and stay in shape?

Most importantly, use your breath for what God intended it for...and that was to live out your purpose!

God for us. God with us. God in us.

Notice the progression towards a more intimate relationship? That's all He wants. He loves us that much. Listen to the latest episode of The Glory in Our Stories titled "All of The Above" as I discuss God's undying love through the Old and New Testament. Let's not forget the reason for the season...and that is the birth of Jesus Christ (named Emmanuel, as in "God with us"). His birth was the re-beginning of something beautiful, benchmarking the most important aspect of the greatest love story ever told!

When it comes to ordering items online, we are aware of the shipping cost and time. It may vary from a couple of days to even weeks. Once we receive the confirmation email, it is verification that the package...is on its way. We're not certain when we'll see the UPS, USPS, or FedEx truck, but we are certain the package will arrive at some point. 

So, what is done in the meantime? We must live life as usual, remaining consistent until that which is promised arrives. It can be discouraging, considering your past online shopping experiences. The difference between the buyers market and God is that God ALWAYS delivers. 

Check out the latest episode of TGOS as I speak on Elijah's consistency and obedience during a drought while waiting for rain. 

When it comes to receiving information, one should follow three rules:

Satan is good at facts, but he's worse at telling the entire truth. Listen to the one who not only speaks truth, but lives it and embodies it. If Satan is bold enough to tempt The Son of God, he will definitely step to you at your weakest moment, hoping to diverge the path God has set for you to further His Kingdom. 

While doing so, no matter the challenge, remember...Satan...has already lost.  Always claim the victory in Jesus' name. 

Our callings come in many forms. It can be as subtle as a job opening across town or a request for your services in another part of the world. The question is will you answer it? If you believe in God, it'll be best to look for His face and not His hand, focusing on what He wants to do through you opposed to for you. We fail to realize that when we say no to ourselves, we're also saying no to everyone involved in our blessing. Much is counting on us simply saying yes to the unknown. How long will we avoid it? Tomorrow isn't promised and we can't hide forever. 

It's time to listen and receive the great commision, even if it scares us.  

Listen to the latest episode of The Glory in Our Stories as I use Jonah's experience to express how God utilizes our circumstances to direct our paths. The stronger the resistance, the bigger the fish.