New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How God Speaks – Part III By Herb Reese How has God made himself known most clearly? This installment turns to Jesus Christ, described in Hebrews as God’s exact representation and in John as the Word made flesh. Herb Reese explains the significance of […]
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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How God Speaks – Part II By Herb Reese Continuing his series on divine communication, Herb Reese explores conscience and Scripture. He distinguishes the knowledge available through general revelation from God’s direct communication in the Bible, then reflects on Scripture’s influence and endurance. The […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How God Speaks By Herb Reese Has God introduced himself to humanity? Herb Reese begins a series by considering creation’s order and human personhood. Using the image of a bird’s shadow, he explores what it means to bear God’s image and why material explanations […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog When God Gets Angry By Herb Reese What happens when preaching emphasizes forgiveness while avoiding divine wrath? Herb Reese argues that pastors must address both God’s love and his judgment. Reflecting on Scripture and American society, he calls for preaching that awakens moral accountability […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Book of Second Exodus By Herb Reese Israel escaped Egypt, yet the golden calf revealed a deeper bondage that physical freedom had not removed. Herb Reese connects this episode with Jesus’ teaching about the bread of life. He argues that lasting freedom begins […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Husbands and Wives and Heaven By Herb Reese If marriage ends at death, how will spouses relate in heaven? Responding to a student’s question, Herb Reese considers remembered family relationships, the glory of eternal life, and perfect fellowship among believers. He argues that heavenly […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog We’re Not Mormons, People By Herb Reese Churches often devote substantial attention to marriage and children, but what happens to believers without those relationships? Herb Reese contrasts his understanding of Christian and Mormon teaching, then argues that the enduring family of the church must […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Our Perfect Christian Neighbors May Be Widow-Blind By Herb Reese A devoted young Christian couple brings energy, generosity, and a vision for community to Herb Reese’s neighborhood. Yet their example prompts a question about discipleship: have they also learned to notice vulnerable people within […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why I Read the News Before I Write My Blog Posts By Herb Reese Reading troubling news can produce despair, but Herb Reese finds it strengthens his resolve to write about ministry. Drawing on Romans, James, and Isaiah, he argues that Christians overcome evil […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Won’t the Poor and Needy Always Be With Us? By Herb Reese Jesus said the poor would always be present. Does that mean churches should expect unmet needs among their own members? Herb Reese distinguishes poverty in society from the congregation’s responsibility to fellow […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Nursing Home for Your Loved One By Herb Reese Choosing a nursing home can come at an exhausting and emotional moment. This article offers a checklist for families considering a facility, including visits, staff interactions, cleanliness, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Please Stop Praying About Whether Your Church Should Serve the Widowed and Single Parents By Herb Reese Should a church pray about whether to care for its widowed and single parents? Herb Reese argues that Scripture has already settled the question. Drawing on Paul’s […]
Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced […]
Pastors should encourage charity giving, both to the church benevolence fund, and also directly to individual widows and single moms.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Fundamentals By Herb Reese Finding old copies of The Fundamentals in his father’s garage leads Herb Reese to reflect on the defense of Christian doctrine. He then proposes a related discussion: what behaviors should distinguish believers? His answer emphasizes visible love and meeting […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Team Saves Care Receiver’s Home From Devastating Forest Fire By Herb Reese Before the Black Forest Fire, a men’s team had been maintaining a widow’s property and reducing nearby fuel. Her daughter describes how that steady work helped firefighters protect the home when disaster […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How does A Christian Man Address Pressing Needs? By Herb Reese How can a Christian man respond to needs across his family, church, and neighborhood without becoming overwhelmed? Herb Reese outlines seven practices, including loving relationships, work, sacrifice, discernment, advocacy, teamwork, and trust in […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Revisiting A Christian Man’s Five Circles of Responsibility…and Blessing By Herb Reese A Christian man’s responsibilities extend through five widening circles: himself, his wife and children, his extended family, people with pressing needs in his church, and neighbors he can help. Herb Reese revisits […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why I Love Attending the Funerals of Care Receivers at Our Church By Herb Reese A care receiver’s funeral can reveal the meaning of years of faithful service. Herb Reese describes the joy of hearing families recognize a men’s team’s lasting commitment. Their testimony […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog No Little People, No Little Places By Herb Reese A widow’s team included three physicians, yet their visits conveyed something more important than professional status: her life mattered to God. Herb Reese connects their example with Francis Schaeffer’s emphasis on ordinary people and places, […]