Five Disciplines for Men’s Private Devotions

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Men, your private time with God is a battleground for your soul. Scripture calls you to stand firm (1 Corinthians 16:13), and these five disciplines—grounded in the Word—will strengthen your faith: start with gratitude, read Proverbs for wisdom, plan to read the Bible, lift your hands in worship, and confess your faith while praying boldly.…

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How to Become a Man Without Having a Father

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Young man, I get it—growing up without a father leaves a void. I lived it myself, raised in a home where my mother’s husband wasn’t a mentor, just a housemate. Yet, here I stand, four decades married, leading FivestarMan, a movement for authentic manhood. Of course, we want a dad, but you can still become…

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How to Raise Your Boy to Be a Man in a Fatherless Home

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Raising a son without a father is daunting, but it’s one brimming with possibility. In my book, A Mother’s Guide to Raising a FivestarMan, I share insights from my fatherless upbringing to offer you five practical keys to shaping your boy into an authentic man—adventurous, entrepreneurial, gallant, faithful, and philanthropic. As a single mother, you…

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How Can I Make My House a Home?

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Proverbs 24:3-4 offers a blueprint for every Christian man: “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” A house isn’t just brick and mortar—it’s a living space that reflects God’s design when infused with the right atmosphere. Inspired by the…

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How Can I Find Purpose in My Life?

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As a Christian man, the quest for purpose stirs deep within—a longing to live a life that matters. Proverbs 20:5 offers profound wisdom: “The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” Your purpose isn’t shallow or fleeting; it’s buried in the depths of your…

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Five Keys to Deal with Anger and Stress as a Christian Man

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Anger and stress are relentless foes for any man, but as a Christian, you’re called to wield them with wisdom, not let them wield you. Proverbs 27:4 warns, “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” Left unchecked, these emotions carve deep wounds in the soul, yet Scripture offers a path…

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What Does Biblical Masculinity Look Like in Today’s World?

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In a culture where masculinity is often distorted—either vilified as toxic or reduced to shallow stereotypes—the Bible offers a timeless vision of what it means to be a man. Biblical masculinity isn’t about dominance or detachment but about reflecting God’s character with strength, humility, and purpose. Here are five points from Scripture that define this…

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5 Keys to Have Your Prayers Answered

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Hey, men, it’s Neil Kennedy here. In my book Pray Like a Son, I unpack a journey that’s transformed how I connect with God—a journey I want you to take too. Prayer isn’t just words tossed into the wind; it’s a powerful conversation with our Father, modeled by Jesus Himself. From my nights in an…

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How to Resurrect Authentic Manhood in Your Life

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In my book, Fivestarman: The Five Passions of Authentic Manhood, I’ve laid out a roadmap for men to reclaim the deep, God-given purpose coursing through their veins. After years of ministering to men, consulting with businesses, and wrestling with my own journey, I’ve identified five passions that define what it means to be an authentic…

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How Do I Overcome Temptation and Live a Life of Purity?

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Living a life of purity as a Christian man in a world full of temptation is a battle, but Scripture assures us that God equips us for victory. From lust to pride, temptations threaten to derail our walk with Christ, yet the Bible offers practical and spiritual strategies to overcome them. Here are five biblical…

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