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That’s the number of people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States, September 11, 2001.

And today, 20 years later, over 18,000 first responders are dealing with life-threatening diseases from the ground zero destruction.

The victims were sons and daughters, moms and dads, husbands and wives… some were able to call home before the final moment, some jumped to escape the flames – perishing on their own terms … some prayed final prayers as the falling buildings consumed their dreams and for all of us – the deadly and deranged evil of men attempted to stop the destiny of a people.

Some rushed into the buildings. Others helped the thousands of wounded and displaced.

All were heroes.

Today as we remember those heroes our greatest weapons continue to be faith and works…prayer and action. Loving God and loving others.

Pray for our nation, our leaders, pray for the church… and pray for the churches in the terrorist nations, pray for believers standing strong for their faith in the midst of terrible persecution… pray for the troops, pray for the Kingdom of Heaven to be established on the earth!

When you pray, things shift on the face of the earth.
 
2 Cor. 10:3-5 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”

And, touch someone with the love of Christ today. Help a friend, encourage your loved ones, volunteer in your community, get busy in the planting of the love of God in your city.

We are in a fight, and the final victory is assured.

HOPE IS ALIVE. HOPE HAS A NAME. HOPE’S NAME IS JESUS!

Tonight we continue the work to become a man of courage, vision, endurance, faith, love, power, action, and grace. MONDAY NIGHT MEN is cranked up at 8:00 pm Central and premiere’s LIVE on YouTube and Facebook.

Romans 12:2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” NLT

While the world is obsessively leaning into negativity, we as Christian men are fully embracing the freedom and positive nature found in Jesus Christ. Our study on The Real Man book is just about that – freedom in our minds and hearts.
 
Paul taught us in 1 Corinthians 16:13,14 “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong.” (HCSB translation) Another translation puts it this way, “ Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger; stand true to the Lord; act like men; be strong;” (TLB translation)

Tonight at 8:00 pm Central, premiering LIVE on YouTube and Facebook. MONDAY NIGHT MEN.

You can then access these inspirational 28-minute videos anytime. They are there for your men’s group, personal study or to share with someone else. 

Remember what we’ve talked about for decades, MEN AND NATIONS ARE NOT GREAT BY VIRTUE OF THEIR WEALTH BUT BY THE WEALTH OF THEIR VIRTUE. 

The legacy of our lives will be the moral courage with which we navigated this chaotic world. That only happens in the full embrace of Jesus.

HOPE IS ALIVE. HOPE HAS A NAME. HOPE’S NAME IS JESUS!

I’ll see you on Monday Night Men!