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

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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Week of Monday May 12 - May 18
Strong Hands – Man as Provider

Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Let your hands be strong, you who in these days have been hearing these words from the mouth of the prophets who were present on the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built. … For there shall be a sowing of peace. The vine shall give its fruit, and the ground shall give its produce, and the heavens shall give their dew. And I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things. And as you have been a byword of cursing among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so will I save you, and you shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong.” - Zechariah 8:9, 12-13 ESV

When I meet another man, I can tell a lot about him from his eyes and his hands. Does he , or does he look away? Does he offer a firm handshake, or is he limp-wristed? Within moments of meeting someone, I can start to size up his character based on these two characteristics. A man who looks me in the eye and shakes my hand firmly gives off the impression of strength and confidence. On the other hand, unless the man is old or frail, a weak handshake leaves a poor impression.

Apparently, the men who returned from the Babylonian exile suffered from “limp hands.” God, in His amazing grace through Cyrus the Persian ruler, had made a way for the first wave of Jewish refugees, some 50,000 strong, to return to their homeland. God gave them a mission: to rebuild the temple. They started strong; it wasn’t long until the foundation was laid, the altar was built and consecrated, and the inaugural sacrifices were offered in celebration.

However, progress stalled due to local opposition, which included false accusations of treason, and their Persian overlords imposed further delays. Years passed without any progress. Consequently, God began to speak through His prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, to stir up the people’s hearts and remind them of their commitment to rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.

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