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"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (Galatians 5:1)
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36)
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Independence Day Freedom
As we celebrate Independence Day in the US, are you celebrating your freedom in Christ? Or, do you ever wonder why that same besetting sin repeatedly defeats you?
Despite your continual decision to stop sinning in that same old way, do you find yourself returning again and again to the identical sin? Why can't you find the victory over sin promised in Christ? READ MORE[BONUS VIDEO CLIP: Legendary Christian singer, composer Michael Card sings about "A Better Freedom". Check it out HERE]
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National Men' Conference Coming to DC September 16-18, 2013
Leaders of Christian Men's Movement To Gather for Equipping and Encouragement
WACMM will host the annual leadership conference of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), which is the largest non-denominational, non-profit organization in the country focused on biblical manhood and ministering to men. This year's conference will be September 16-18 at the National Church of God in Oxon Hill MD. Four outstanding keynote speakers will address men from across the United States:
Barry Black has been the Chaplain of the U. S. Senate since 2003 (the first African-American to hold the office). He is a former two-star admiral and chief of chaplains in the United States Navy.
William "Jerry" Boykin (Lieutenant General US Army retired) serves as Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council in Washington DC. He was formerly Deputy Undersecretary of Defense. Rod Hairston is the founding and senior pastor of Messiah Community Church in Owings Mills MD and for the past fourteen years he has been the Chaplain and Life Coach for the Super Bowl Champions Baltimore Ravens. Stephen Kendrick is a film producer/writer of such box office hits as Courageous, Fireproof, and Facing the Giants, a bestselling author and senior associate pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany GA.
There will be a special discussion panel of prominent DC area pastors such as Tom Joyce, Immanuel Bible; Mike McKinley, Guilford Baptist; Dr. Johnny Parker, First Baptist of Glenarden; Mike Minter, Reston Bible and Aaron Kraft, Franconia Baptist. The pastor panelists will also present individual workshops on topics relevant to men. In addition, five other key leaders in the Christian men's movement will be doing equipping workshops.
NCMM's membership includes local churches, denominations, parachurch organizations, independent men's ministries, Christian publishers and men's resource producers from across the country that represent over 200,000 churches. Special registration discounts are available for NCMM members and for pastors in the Washington DC region. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE
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Stunt Driving Edition by Dude Perfect
Check out the latest trick-shot extravaganza from Dude Perfect. This is no low-budget DIY video project, and unless you've got a few willing professional stunt-driver buddies and access to a vacant airfield, we doubt you'll be trying any of these stunts at home.
It might have taken these guys a zillion takes to capture these epic shots - especially the air-traffic control tower basketball shot or the slingshot - but we're still totally impressed. This is not CGI, computer-generated, but guys doing their thing in real time.
Go online HERE or click the video on the right.
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Why the Manhood Crisis in Culture and Church?
One of the significant scriptures for men is Acts 16:13 where God commands us to "...act like men". Yet we live in the first generation in history that is confused about what that means. When men are confused about their manhood, then they'll also be confused about being a husband and father. Thus the crisis is compounded into marriage and fatherhood.
Lifeway's Ed Stetzer recently interviewed pastor and author Eric Mason about this crisis, what real manhood is and Mason's new book Manhood: Restored, one of our mostly highly recommended resources for you, your small group or men's ministry. Check out this wide ranging video and be equipped and encouraged. Click the clip on the right or go online HERE |
Life Without Limbs 
Nick Vujicic is a thirty-year old Serbian Australian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. Nick, who is the author of Life Without Limits, says, "I won't pretend my life is easy, but through the love of my parents, loved ones, and faith in God, I have overcome my adversity and my life is now filled with joy and purpose. I reside now in California with my wife, Kanae, and we both love seeing people's lives changed for the better or touched in some way. It is my hope that your life is positively impacted by my story". Kerry Shook, Senior Pastor of Woodlands Church in The Woodlands, TX recently interviewed Nick. Click the video on the right or go online HERE |
Sexual Integrity Discipleship & Mentoring (Recommended)
How are you doing in the area of sexual integrity and healthy intimacy? Are you living the kind of life in private that you'd be proud to reveal to all the world in public? If being asked these kinds of questions gives your stomach that sinking feeling, then maybe it's time you finally did something about it.
BraveHearts, founded and directed by our friend Michael Leahy, is launching Redemptive Life Groups as a new entry point and low cost alternative to their popular 1-on-1 mentoring. Soon BraveHearts will start mentoring two groups of 6-8 men as they explore God's design for sexual integrity and healthy intimacy in relationships. [Watch Michael's story by clicking on the right or go online HERE
These private, confidential groups will be safe places where men can start building healthy habits of personal purity and sexual integrity with the support and help from Michael and others. You can even participate in the group anonymously if you like - just go by your first name. Consider taking that first step into a redemptive life by joining a Redemptive Life Group. MORE INFO
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Video Clip: What Happened to the Man in the Box
Michael Jr. is one of our favorite Christian comedians. Happily married and father of five, he's just as comfortable doing his hilarious routines in a church as he is in a comedy club.
Here Michael tells the childhood story of his first church funeral service. Click on the video clip on the right or view it online HERE Michael also takes on describing breastfeeding to his five-year old HERE
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Play Ball! Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox
Sports rivalries are a great American tradtion, especially in the "national pastime". Check out this Windy City Showdown between long-standing Major League Baseball rivals Cubs and White Sox. Its a funny clip about two teams that both happen to be very bad this year. Click on the right or go online HERE |
 A Final Word: Where Do You Get Your Identity?
"Just in case you're unaware, identity theft occurs when someone steals your name and other personal information for fraudulent use. Most of us are dismayed by this new cyber-age crime, and we wouldn't assume that the theft of another person's identity is acceptable behavior. The surprising reality, however, is that Christian's are, by definition, people who have someone else's identity. They're called "Christians" because they've taken the identity of someone else: the Christ. Not only have you been given an identity that you weren't born with or that you didn't earn the right to use, but you're invited to empty the checking account and use all the benefits this identity brings! This is so much better than identity theft - it's an identity gift!" - Elyse Fitzpatrick, "Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life" |
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Locking Arms Together,
Dave
Dave Brown
Director and Pastor-at-Large
Washington Area Coalition of Men's Ministries (WACMM)
Chairman, Foundation for Manhood
10309 Freeman Place
Kensington MD 20895
240.447.1363
dave@wacmm.org
www.wacmm.org
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