Stand Courageous

WHAT IS STAND COURAGEOUS?

A ministry that seeks to help men develop a strong biblical character, cultivate positive habits, build and rebuild relationships, and make commitments that will move men closer to God’s good purpose and design – men who will Stand Courageous!

“God is zeroing in on men. In this hour we need men who are strong... when we have weak men, our children are left unprotected.”

Tony Perkins

“Man is the spiritual head of the family. You take out the man, you take out the family.”

General Jerry Boykin

“When men get it right, everyone wins.”

Stu Weber

“The women in your churches don’t know how to tell you, but they really want you to
be a man.”

Bishop Larry Jackson

RESOURCES

WATCH

Explore rich discipleship tools like coaching videos and podcast episodes with Tony Perkins and General Boykin as well as virtual roundtable recordings with Randy Wilson and guests!

OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

LISTEN

Tune in to our speaker series, where you'll listen to conversations with General Boykin, Tony Perkins, and special guests about real world issues that affect men everyday and your role as a man in society!

GATHER

Check out our upcoming conferences. Take a look at our resources for discipleship through Small Groups. Here, you'll be empowered and equipped to fulfill your God-given role as a defender, provider, battle buddy, instructor, and chaplain.

READ

Dive into our Weekly Newsletter where you can stay up-to-date on everything new at Stand Courageous, General Boykin's book Man to Man, our Bible reading plan, and more!

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Week of Monday July 20 – July 26
Helpful Reminder – Man as Chaplain

"I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old." — Psalm 77:11 (ESV)

At mid-morning on April 19, 1775, the militiamen of Concord positioned themselves across the bridge and waited for the British regulars to attack. The sight of the approaching redcoats, marching with their muskets at the beat of the drum, their bayonets glinting in the sun, unnerved young Henry Gould, whose nickname was Harry. Rev. William Emerson walked through the ranks to bolster morale, noticed Harry breaking formation, clapped the panic‑stricken young man on the shoulder, and admonished him: “Stand your ground, Harry! Your cause is just, and God will bless you!”^[i] Young Harry took the challenging reminder to heart and fought bravely throughout that historic day, then went on to serve in the Continental Army.

One of the most important responsibilities of a military chaplain is reminding soldiers of truths they already know but have difficulty remembering in the middle of the battle. When bullets start flying, casualties mount, and uncertainty clouds the outcome, people can lose sight of what they know to be true. A good chaplain doesn't invent new truth for difficult times; he simply points people back to the unchanging truth they have forgotten.

That is exactly what Asaph does in Psalm 77. The psalm begins in deep distress. Asaph cries out to God but feels as though heaven is silent. His soul refuses to be comforted. He spends sleepless nights wrestling with questions that many faithful believers have asked through the centuries: "Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His steadfast love ceased forever? Has He abandoned His promises?" Those are honest questions. But they are also dangerous questions if they become the final word.

^{[i] See Amelia Emerson, ed., Diaries and Letters of William Emerson 1743-1776 (Boston: Thomas Todd, 1972), 73.}

READ MORE >>

MAKE THE MOST: LEADING FAMILY GATHERINGS

ACCESS HERE >>

View the full archive

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."