Man in the Mirror

Purpose: You Were Made for This! What are you willing to give your life to? Not, what would you die for, but rather, what do you live for? Why are you here? The world gives us two rubrics for our purpose: build something—like wealth, reputation, or status; or find happiness—through comfort, affluence, or convenience.
But ultimately, the world’s perspective leads nowhere. It’s like a dog chasing its tail. At the end of your life on earth, your accomplishments and your comfort will not fulfill your true ...

Posted: 2 days ago

IDENTITY: 5 Things You Get to Say About Yourself

Man in the Mirror Bible Study

IDENTITY: 5 Things You Get to Say About Yourself Jeremy Schurke kicked us off in week one with a stirring yet optimistic and hopeful portrait of the troubled road ahead for biblical manhood. Next, we turn our attention to the specific issues that have many men flummoxed, frustrated, anxious, and angry.
First up is your identity. Who are you, really? Join Patrick Morley on a search for our true identity. Together, we'll get clues to narrow the search, and finish up by making a first draft of our own ...

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Sleeping Giants: Millennials, Boomers, and the Future of Men in the Church

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Sleeping Giants: Millennials, Boomers, and the Future of Men in the Church While popular culture exaggerates and exploits what divides the generations, Jeremy Schurke is passionate about bringing the generations together.
As the pioneering leader of Mirror Labs, the R&D arm of Man in the Mirror, Jeremy is in the process of forming an inclusive network of leaders, thinkers, writers, researchers, and donors.
Join Jeremy as he discusses the real problems facing younger men, and a plan to develop fresh solutions that any man can use to disciple future generations.
"Millennials just ...

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Cultivating a Sensitivity to the Voice of the Spirit

Man in the Mirror Bible Study

Cultivating a Sensitivity to the Voice of the Spirit None of us want to walk around angry, mean, sad, anxious, impatient, unfaithful, snarky, or out of control. But that’s exactly what happens when we’re not in step with the Holy Spirit. Unless and until we fully understand how to stay in step with the Spirit, we will always be overly vulnerable to the voices of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Join Patrick Morley and learn how you can cultivate a more personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, ...

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Man in the Mirror Bible Study

Hope and Trust in a World of Conflict Are you worried about what will happen in the days and weeks ahead. Are you struggling to make decisions about masks, vaccinations, school or your job? Does the world just seem a little overwhelming right now with wars, pandemics, and politics.
The gospel shows a way of peace and calm in turbulent times. Join Brett Clemmer as he talks about finding hope in difficulty, and peace in conflict. We’ll look at Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount on ...

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Christianity Is Not Multi-Level Marketing

Man in the Mirror Bible Study

Christianity Is Not Multi-Level Marketing One of the most famous speeches ever given is found at the end of Matthew. “Go and make disciples…” it begins, and Christians and churches have been trying to follow this “Great Commission” ever since.
But perhaps we’ve gotten a little bit off track. As core as “making disciples” is to the teachings of Jesus, this idea of making disciples who make disciples has started to take hold. So here’s the question: is the purpose of the Christian life just ...

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Man in the Mirror Bible Study

The Mystery of the Holy Spirit Revealed Every follower of Jesus became a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are His temple. He is charged to take care of us.
Yet many of us don’t walk in the power of the Spirit because of misconceptions. In some cases, what you learned created doubts and suspicion—and made you pull back. But you know, or suspect, that you’re missing out on the best of what God has to offer in this life.
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How to Forgive Anyone for Anything When we feel like we’ve been wronged we all tend to lash out, withdraw, or both. And then we hurt the ones we care about the most. If unresolved, our psychological and spiritual wounds deepen. Emotional calluses and grudges develop. We become bitter, suspicious, distrusting, and it slowly begins to infect other relationships too—especially with God.
If not addressed head on, you will become prickly, start thinking about irreconcilable differences, develop physical ailments, become trapped in the mind of a ...

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Man in the Mirror Bible Study

The Portrait of a Faithful Man What would you do if God dropped $10,000,000 in your lap? In this lesson we’re going to look at Jesus’ core teaching that addresses that exact question.
You want to be successful. Every man does. Join Patrick Morley and learn or be reminded how God defines success. Let yourself be challenged to see the “bags of gold” God has already entrusted to you. See what faithfulness looks like in action. Settle how you want to live so you can one ...

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Man in the Mirror Bible Study

When You Pray… In the middle of the main sermon of the core teachings of Jesus, He suddenly pivots to prayer motivations. In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus highlights some dos—and don’ts—for how we are to pray as children of God.
Prayer, at its core, is simple communion with our Father in Heaven. Join Jeremy Schurke as we discuss how to do this well—understanding the reason we pray, which types of prayer to engage, and the One receiving them.
Verses referenced in this lesson:
Matthew ...

Posted: 2 months ago