Is Masculinity Really Important?

7 Important Lessons about Masculinity Joe Rigney Masculinity is about taking responsibility for the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety of those in our care. For me, this means, among other things, locking the doors at night, giving hugs and kisses away as if fatherly affection were snow in a Minnesota winter, and praying for mighty angels with swords of flame to guard the bedrooms while we sleep. Most importantly, it means killing the dragon that lurks in my own heart. [read more]( [Free ESV.org Subscriptions for Those in Ministry Outside of the US]( As a way to bless and serve Christian leaders laboring around the world, we are offering free access to ESV.org’s Basic subscription plan if you are currently working in ministry outside of the US. This plan features a host of robust Bible study resources. [The Right Way to Ask for Prayer]( Edward T. Welch One way to put humility to work is this: ask someone to pray for you. God has established his kingdom on earth in such a way that we must ask for help. We ask the Lord for help, and we ask other people. [Discipleship Is Never Anti-Intellectual]( Jeffrey P. Greenman Although it is not widely enough recognized, the challenge of cultivating a mature ability to think Christianly about every area of reality belongs to the entire church. It applies to all Christians, no matter what we do with the bulk of our time during the week. [How to Pray in Times of Physical Pain]( John Piper O God, hold fast to us. Preserve us by your power. Sustain our faith. Don’t let us waver in unbelief. Shine your irresistible light of glory into our hearts, and grant us to hope fully in your grace. Related Resources [Explore 1900+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](