by Mark Blankespoor | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’m reading the book “Lead Like Jesus” (Revisited edition of 2016; authors Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Phyllis Hendry) and I’m recognizing numerous valuable insights for us as Vital Men. In the upcoming weeks I’ll be sharing additional...
by Mark Blankespoor | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized, VITAL Men Devotions
Matthew 6:34 NIV: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. We live in a fear-based culture. News broadcasts and social media spin us out of control if we spend extended time plugging into...
by Mark Blankespoor | Feb 18, 2025 | VITAL Men Devotions
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer...
by Mark Blankespoor | Feb 11, 2025 | VITAL Men Devotions
Luke 14:21 NIV: Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, “Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.” Jesus tells the parable of the Great Feast in Luke...
by Mark Blankespoor | Feb 4, 2025 | VITAL Men Devotions
ANGER is a challenge for many of us men. Some of us have been intentional with addressing our frustrations, disappointments and hurts, but most of the time we veer off into the ditch with unhealthy responses or habits in the situations that make us angry. During my...