365 Christian Men

August 10. Lawrence of Rome. In Rome, during the first half of the third century, the government was sold out to Roman so-called deities, and Christians were not to be tolerated. Often they were given the chance to “convert” and prove it by offering sacrifices to the so-called gods. And those who refused were arrested, […] The post Lawrence of Rome, Archdeacon first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 9. Franz Jagerstatter. Jagerstatter started out like your average wild kid. As a teenager, he fathered a child out of wedlock, led a motorcycle gang, and got arrested for street fighting. But when he met the woman he soon married, she introduced him to Jesus, prayed with him, helped him grow in faith. And […] The post Franz Jagerstatter, Austria, Farmer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 8. John Scudder. Scudder was the first American medical missionary in India. He was the first Scudder missionary in India, which went on for 1,100 combined years of missionary service. Forty-two members of four generations of Scudders. That run began when he was visiting a patient and saw a tract on the table that […] The post John Scudder, US, Physician first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 7. Roy Edward Lucas, Jr. Roy was a man who loved God and wanted to be useful. He made himself available to help wherever God put him. On this date in 2011, he had a breakthrough with a young man—their first Icee together. The secret code is: Be a friend to make a friend. […] The post Roy Edward Lucas Jr, US, College Professor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 6. Brennan Manning. Brennan was a Marine in the Korean War, studied journalism at the University of Missouri, and later, philosophy and Latin at Saint Francis College, where he became a Christian. He was ordained a Franciscan priest, taught, and then joined a contemplative order that served the poor in Spain and Switzerland. For […] The post Brennan Manning, US, Author first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 5. Kurt Warner. Kurt was an American football quarterback. He played for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals.  He went on to be considered the best undrafted NFL player of all time, following a 12-year career regarded as one of the greatest stories in the NFL. On this date in 2017, Kurt was inducted […] The post Kurt Warner, US, Football Player first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 4. David Livingstone. Livingstone was a physician, a missionary, an explorer, and a writer. He was the first European to cross the width of southern Africa. His work and his writing taught Europe about the horrors of slavery and why it must be stopped.  When confronted with injustice, do you step back or speak out?  Livingstone deplored slavery—with good […] The post David Livingstone, Scotland, Explorer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 3. Gene McGuire. Gene started down a wrong road when he was very young. Apart from God, he had no hope. But on this date in 2008, the Holy Spirit whispered to Gene, “Bow low.” This is what happened. Depend on yourself, and limit your future. Depend on God, and miracles happen. Gene blocked […] The post Gene McGuire, US, Author/Speaker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 2. Benjamin Rush. At the age of 23, Rush, the physician, became the first professor of chemistry in America. He also published a tract on the evils of the slavery and helped organize the first anti-slavery society in America. He was brilliant and accomplished and prolific, but some also called him, “unshakable in his […] The post Benjamin Rush, US, Physician first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

August 1. Phil Floyd. Phil is a young man who loves to conquer large obstacles. Here’s his story. On this date in 1987, Phil camped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. If you don’t want to live in fear, don’t feed it. The last day in July, Phil—expert hiker and camper—was packed and primed for his […] The post Phil Floyd, US, Outdoorsman first appeared on 365 Christian Men.