Kenny Luck

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  • 4 Things Every Man, Woman, and Child Wants for Christmas

    4 Things Every Man, Woman, and Child Wants for Christmas

    By the end, hundreds of grown men and women were consumed by God's desire for them. They were now standing to renew or receive the blessing of their Father's love. By standing they were saying that they wanted to resolve the acceptance issue once and for all.

  • Thank the Giver vs Give Thanks; 'Meat-up' This Thanksgiving

    Thank the Giver vs Give Thanks; 'Meat-up' This Thanksgiving

    Holiday cheer can be hard to muster when there's chaos in the air. With the addition of more tasks and less time than usual, 'tis the season that puts a squeeze on our emotions, priorities and finances. Some men paint on a grin and roll through the routine with low expectations. Others face demons from the past, broken families, pressures and circumstances that bring up pain.

  • What is Every Man's Achilles Heel?

    What is Every Man's Achilles Heel?

    A friend has been learning a lot about the Achilles tendon lately. At 47-years-old, locals nicknamed him 'Old School' because he is still able to teach the young guns a few basketball lessons. However, the wear-and-tear from years on the court has started to wear-out the oh-so-critical tendon. So now Old School just feels old and (gulp) has to admit he has a weakness...

  • Suicide, Self-Absorption, and Men

    Suicide, Self-Absorption, and Men

    After spending a decade on the phones counseling depressed, down, and suicidal people I have come to the conclusion that suicide (in some form) is a thought all men have pondered.

  • The Antidote to Spiritual Ebola

    The Antidote to Spiritual Ebola

    Fear of Ebola is more infectious than the biological virus. Fear of the fever is what's driving our government to contain it. Fear is what's capturing the headlines, and spreading like wildfire.

  • Don't Be a 'House of Cards' Man

    Don't Be a 'House of Cards' Man

    The hit, made-for-Netflix, series "House of Cards" exhibits how men craving power will don a public mask in order for private gain. It's a story about men living with two faces: a public persona and a private will; an image vs reality; a means to an end.

  • Do You Have a Space Invader? The 5 'Cs' For Men and True Friendship

    Do You Have a Space Invader? The 5 'Cs' For Men and True Friendship

    Men are notorious for nurturing superficial friendships that center around the safer subjects of sports, business, sex and almost anything other than what's most important.

  • Is Your Identity in Your Favorite Team or Jesus? 3 Lessons From Our Love of Sports

    Is Your Identity in Your Favorite Team or Jesus? 3 Lessons From Our Love of Sports

    When push comes to shove, are God's men more inclined to represent their team or country in a more energetic manner than their Savior?

  • Check Your Calendar App, the Devil May Be Overbooking You

    Check Your Calendar App, the Devil May Be Overbooking You

    I have often thought that if the Devil can't make a man bad he'll make him busy. When I am busy or in a hurry it is impossible for me to have quality relationships with God or people.

  • Summer Break is Not a Vacation From Temptation

    Summer Break is Not a Vacation From Temptation

    For Satan, summer breaks provide ample opportunity to ramp up temptation, distraction, flirtation, and ultimately destruction. For many churches, regular meetings press the pause button and men's groups take a summer break… Wait… They WHAT?