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 13 – July 19
Lasting Impression – Man as Instructor

"Be still and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10

There are certain conversations that leave a lasting impression. This morning, as I read Psalm 46, my mind went back more than seventy years to a conversation with my mother. She had only a high school education, but she was one of the wisest people I have ever known because she faithfully studied God's Word. As a young kid trying to make sense of the world around me, I remember asking her, "Mom, when is God going to step in and do something?"

Without hesitation she answered, "Son, the Bible says, 'Be still, and know that I am God.' We must trust Him and wait on Him." I remember those words as though she spoke them yesterday. Life has taught me she was right.

Psalm 46 was written during a time of upheaval. The earth was shaking, mountains were falling into the sea, nations were raging, and kingdoms were tottering. It is one of the Bible's greatest pictures of a world spinning out of control. Yet right in the middle of the chaos comes God's calm command: "Be still and know that I am God."

The point is not that God's people will never experience trouble. In fact, the psalm begins by assuming they will. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (v 1). The lesson is that when life becomes uncertain, our confidence rests in the unchanging character of God.

That is exactly what my mother understood. She didn't offer me her opinion or speculate about the future. She didn't try to explain everything God was doing. Instead, she answered my question with Scripture. She knew that God's Word would carry far more authority than her own thoughts ever could. Looking back, I realize she was doing something every Christian parent and grandparent is called to do. She was instructing the next generation with the truth of God's Word. That is one of the greatest responsibilities God gives a man.

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