Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6:16–19; Romans 16:17–18, James 3:13-18, 2 Tim. 2:23

"Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace" (James 3:13-18).

"But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife" (2 Tim. 2:23).

Just a reminder of some critical things as I wrap up the Mens Issues piece that I have been sharing. I am praying for you. Please continue to pray for me, your family and talk to God. Get right or get left.

Balancing what you know and what you believe. The questions that no one talks about.

The Bible presents marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant, established by God and reflecting the profound unity and commitment expected between spouses, upheld by love, faithfulness, and divine authority.

The sunk-cost fallacy in this setting is the tendency of Christian men to remain in relationships primarily to avoid "wasting" prior investments—time, effort, commitment—rather than making choices based on what is spiritually and relationally healthy moving forward. This cognitive bias, intertwined with faith-based duties and fears, can make leaving difficult even when it may be the most loving and wise decision.

It is generally not healthy or advisable to stay long-term in relationships that are persistently unhealthy or unfulfilling. However, remaining temporarily may be justified when circumstances such as safety, financial or caregiving dependencies, or a genuine mutual commitment to change exist. The decision to stay should be grounded in clear-eyed self-assessment, realistic expectations of improvement, personal safety, and prioritization of emotional well-being. Staying with hope or fear alone, without tangible progress or support, often causes prolonged harm.

Men are indeed victims of domestic and intimate partner violence, despite common misconceptions that abuse mainly affects women. Studies show that about 1 in 4 men will experience some form of physical abuse during their lifetime, and as many as 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.

Important Resources to Consider

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (confidential 24/7 support)

Therapy and counseling services specializing in relationship recovery

Legal advice for protection or custody matters if applicable

Prayer still works.

• In scripture and tradition, the devil is often portrayed as wandering, roaming, seeking whom he may devour. He’s never at peace because he’s cut off from grace.

• Restlessness is a symptom of exile. The devil cannot rest because he cannot dwell in love, cannot abide in truth, cannot be still in the presence of God.

• His movement is frantic, not purposeful. It’s noise without rhythm. Motion without meaning.

• Rest isn’t laziness—it’s obedience. God rested on the seventh day not because He was tired, but to model rhythm, reflection, and reverence.

• In Exodus and Deuteronomy, Sabbath is a commandment. But it’s also a gift. A holy pause that says: “I am not defined by my labor. I am held by something greater.”

• Jesus himself withdrew to rest and pray. Even in the storm, He slept—because He trusted the Father.

Repent

Have you ever been caught in the act, rightfully accused of something and later forgiven for it but never healed from it internally? That kind of thinking can influence EVERYTHING.

A righteous God. A holy God. A God so pure that He will not allow sin in his presence. And the same time, a loving God. A sacrificial father. Who has called me to repentance. And before you say, what have you got to repent for, let me confess to you that I am no different than you in the eyes of God. No matter what you think of me, I got issues. I was unable to figure out what my issues were until after a long drive across country last week. 11 hours of driving, in silent contemplation did a lot for my spirit.

I saw something on a billboard that spoke to my heart. I questioned myself, I searched the Scriptures that I was somehow blinded to before. I was convicted. I was hurt. I was grieved.

I have done a lot of a good in my life to overcome the bad I have also done. You ever do that? You accidently steal something and then later try to fix it by giving or blessing someone else. The new person thinks more of you, than you do yourself. This is my personal perception. My world view.

So why was this billboard grievous? I always knew there was something I had done that kept me just off enough to not be blessed by God. He has blessed me, don’t get me wrong, but I have had more things and opportunities than the law should allow, but even with all that, I could tell there was something off with me. And I couldn’t figure it out. Till now. I had a sin, that I was under, I have a part of my personality that I thought I couldn’t change. I am not going to share what that is, but let me give you an example.

If you go to prison, and get out after 40 years, although free you are an EX CONVICT. You will always be and EXCON. Right? You may never commit another crime, and live the best you can, but you will unfortunately always be and EXCON. What is worse than what society throws on you is what you think of yourself.

You won’t, (and I didn’t) think that although forgiven by GOD my mind was still imprisoning me. I am institutionalized to believe my X file is still me. So as a man thinketh, so is he. This wrong thinking steals my joy. It kept me bound.

Have you ever been caught in the act, rightfully accused of something and later forgiven for it but never healed from it internally? That kind of thinking can influence EVERYTHING.

• Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

Acts 3:19

• If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

• He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
  but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Proverbs 28:13

And rend your heart,

and not your garments,

and turn unto the Lord your God:

for he is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger, and of great kindness,

and repenteth him of the evil.

Joel 2:13

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Request for your to praise God for the gifts He has already given you. A Call to Action like if you were a superhero. "Avengers Assemble!" God's Righteous, stand up.

In the context of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the phrase "It is God that justifieth" in Romans 8:33 refers to God's act of declaring believers righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.

A righteous person in the Bible is someone who lives in accordance with God's will and commandments, demonstrating uprightness and moral behavior.,

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,and his ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15

Lets start by saying thank you. Let's begin with an attitude of gratitude. Lets count our blessings.

My CTA for us this week is to praise God.

thank you.

God bless.

Rev. Kenn

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