365 Christian Men

July 4. Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is known to be one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Few people know that he spent only two years in school. And later, he spent two years in a colonial prison for opposing the revolution.  At 12, Franklin became an indentured apprentice at his brother’s print shop, where he worked hard and was beaten often. At 16, he took […] The post Benjamin Franklin, US, Inventor first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 3. Army Ranger Sergeant Jeff Struecker. Struecker was the real-life hero behind the 2001 Oscar-winning movie: Black Hawk Down.  It’s the story of 160 crack soldiers dropping into Somalia to take down 2 top lieutenants of the renegade warlord.  In today’s story, Struecker’s prime directive drives a key decision. What he does is motivated by his love for God and his love for his men.  Once you’ve committed never to leave a man […] The post Jeff Struecker, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 2. William Booth. Booth was a minister but saw that a lot of suffering people would never come into a church. And in some places, if they did come, they wouldn’t be welcome. So Booth decided to take his preaching to the people.  When other pastors denounced his ideas, he and his wife left the church and started training […] The post William Booth, England, Evangelist first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

July 1. Jeremiah Lanphier. Jeremiah became a Christian—and he felt deep concern for his fellow New Yorkers. So when a struggling church offered him a job visiting the congregation, he took the job.  On this date in 1857, Jeremiah signed on as an inner-city missionary.  “What if …?” will either cripple you or compel you. Your move.  In autumn of 1857, a lot of people in New York City were unemployed. Businesses and […] The post Jeremiah Lanphier, US, Businessman first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 30. David Green. Green, with $600 in his pocket and a craft idea, founded the arts-and-crafts store Hobby Lobby. So far, his idea has grown into 900 stores and several major ministries.   Still, the principles Green bases his decisions on are not always popular. Today’s story tells about a principle Green had to fight for. On this date […] The post David Green, US, Entrepreneur first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 29. Richard Allen. Allen endured huge loss as a child. But even as a new believer, he stood strong in the face of gross injustice and became one of America’s most active and influential black leaders.   Obstacles can cripple or cause growth. It’s your choice.  Allen was a human being who was legally owned by another human being. In the United States.   In […] The post Richard Allen, US, Minister first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 28. Mike McNeill. Mike grew up with a dad who took him fly-fishing. But Mike knew that today in America, 50 percent of boys grow up in fatherless homes. Mike got involved in a group called Fathers in the Field, which pairs fatherless boys with Christian mentors. Today’s story is about how Mike got started with a boy we’ll call Dan.*  […] The post Mike McNeill, US, Fathers in the Field first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 27. Ken Jacobs. Ken served his country, faced unspeakable horror, and set his own needs aside for the good of the country. On this date in 2019, Ken told what happened on D-Day—when he had a job to do.   “You are expendable.” Survive that lie and live!  US Army Private First Class Ken Jacobs tried peering out of the tall sides of […] The post Ken Jacobs, US, Soldier first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 26. Francis Scott Key. Key was a serious believer in Jesus and an amateur poet. And he was against the War of 1812. Still his strong sense of personal duty drove him to join the Georgetown Light Field Artillery.   So when a situation arose that called for a soldier and a skilled negotiator, they sent Key. […] The post Francis Scott Key, US, Lawyer first appeared on 365 Christian Men.

June 25. Phil Trujillo. Phil was stockbroker, who faced some hard things. Have you ever been accused of a crime? Have you ever been tried and acquitted? Have you ever been tried and convicted and sent to prison? Have you ever had to start life all over again? This story—about Phil—offers practical ideas for issues we may be facing.    Prosperity is […] The post Phil Trujillo, US, Stockbroker first appeared on 365 Christian Men.