So much needs to be said on the need for men to rise up in our culture today. I don’t mean with abusive masculinity that is often confused as “being a man.” I’m talking about Godly masculinity, strength of character, courage to lead in the best and worst of times, and a humble trust in Jesus as the one who makes us whole. Whole books have been written on the subject, so there’s not a whole lot I can add here in a short article. However, today I am inserting two video links of an inspirational martial arts instructor who seems to be working hard to teach boys and their fathers how to be strong men in their neighborhood. Full disclosure: I don’t know anything else about this man than what is in the videos. My request is that you simply take them at their face value and listen to the lessons being taught. I appreciate this sensei’s mission to call things like they are without being inflammatory. I love that he calls for boys to become strong and fathers to remain present and active. To the men who watch, we need to listen, learn, and apply. I hope videos like these will inspire more males to seek the Lord’s guidance in become true men.

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

 1 Timothy 6:11-12 (ESV)

Cory Waddell