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“I don’t know how to do this!” I remember very distinctly saying these words out loud. It was an absolute moment of despair. I was on my way to work. I was filled with dread at the prospect of another day. I had what fel...

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Before we get too far along in this project, let’s get one thing straight: Sin is causing brokenness in your life. As the Bible says, “for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23 NIV)(Emphasis...

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“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn’t exist.” Many of you will recognize that quote from the 1995 movie “The Usual Suspects,”[1] but it originated much earlier. In 1856, Pastor...

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Why do I feel broken? I can’t tell you how many times I have attempted to conduct this self-assessment. Sometimes the answer is easy to find. For instance, I spent a year in constant pain. I didn’t just feel broken. I wa...

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I mentioned on Day 1 of the project that a broken man can be a very powerful thing. Make no mistake, though, a broken man also can be a very dangerous thing. At the height of my sense of brokenness, I found it so easy to...

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In my moment of brokenness I described on the first day of this project, I realized that I had been searching for the right path in all the wrong places. In a moment of divine clarity, I remembered that I am a child of t...

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Nothing can make a man feel more broken than fatigue. I’m not talking about the type of fatigue that one feels after a hard day of work, or after a good run or workout at the gym, or after mowing the lawn. That’s not fat...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-7---broken-by-fatigue","title":"DAY 7 - BROKEN BY FATIGUE","summary":"Nothing can make a man feel more broken than fatigue. I’m not talking about the type of fatigue that one feels after a hard day of work, or after a good run or workout at the gym, or after mowing the lawn. That’s not fat...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:28:53Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-8---broken-by-finances","html_content":"

The desire to make more money has been a constant driver in my adult life. I’ve had times where I made plenty of money, yet my mind remained fixed on how I could make even more because I wanted more security, better clot...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-8---broken-by-finances","title":"DAY 8 - BROKEN BY FINANCES","summary":"The desire to make more money has been a constant driver in my adult life. I’ve had times where I made plenty of money, yet my mind remained fixed on how I could make even more because I wanted more security, better clot...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:28:05Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-9---broken-by-anxiety","html_content":"

Fear. Stress. Anxiety. If you asked me to describe my mental state of being during my periods of brokenness, these descriptors would be top of list. Our daily lives are full of stressors – marriage, fatherhood, family, w...

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I imagine all of you have been through some difficult times in life. After all, men don’t typically pick up a book about “brokenness” without feeling like you’ve been (or are being) broken by something. Jesus, himself, t...

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Have you ever considered how many decisions you make in a given day? Some seem insignificant – what should I wear today? What should I listen to on the radio on my drive to work? What should I make for breakfast? Others,...

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My very first “real” job was as an attorney at the local office of a regional law firm. I was a brand new lawyer, just out of law school, and I was anxious to make a name for myself. My peers at other firms were flush wi...

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Are you a Star Wars fan, by chance? I am. I am not the type of Star Wars fan that dresses up in costumes and goes to conventions, but I do watch all the movies in the franchise every year or so. I love the theme of “good...

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Would it surprise you to learn that this book was born of despair? If you read Day 1 of the project, it’s probably not a surprise. Like many of you, I have had hardships in my life, and I shared some of those hardships w...

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The Bible has been described in many ways. It is God’s Word. It is the story of creation, history, salvation, and life. It is law. It is wisdom. It is prophesy. It is revelation. It is truth.

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I try to start most of our daily projects with a story, an experience, or a poignant quote. Heck, I’ve even used movie scenes as an introduction to a topic we intend to explore. I don’t have my usual intro for today’s pr...

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Shame is an emotion that has reared its ugly head ever since sin entered the world. Indeed, the Bible tells us that before “the fall,” Adam and Eve “were both naked and were not ashamed.” (Genesis 2:25 ESV)(Emphasis adde...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-17---broken-by-shame","title":"DAY 17 - BROKEN BY SHAME","summary":"Shame is an emotion that has reared its ugly head ever since sin entered the world. Indeed, the Bible tells us that before “the fall,” Adam and Eve “were both naked and were not ashamed.” (Genesis 2:25 ESV)(Emphasis adde...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:21:36Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-18---broken-by-pride","html_content":"

We live in a world that promotes pride. I’m sure you’ve heard all the slogans encouraging it. Live your best life! You be you! Stay true to yourself! Dream big, live bigger! Believe in your power! Ambition drives achieve...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-18---broken-by-pride","title":"DAY 18 - BROKEN BY PRIDE","summary":"We live in a world that promotes pride. I’m sure you’ve heard all the slogans encouraging it. Live your best life! You be you! Stay true to yourself! Dream big, live bigger! Believe in your power! Ambition drives achieve...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:20:52Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-19---broken-by-addiction","html_content":"

ADDICTION (noun): a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defin...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-19---broken-by-addiction","title":"DAY 19 - BROKEN BY ADDICTION","summary":"ADDICTION (noun): a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defin...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:20:38Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-20---broken-by-lust","html_content":"

It might surprise you, but the Bible has very clear views on sex. Indeed, the Bible tells us that when God created Adam and Eve, His first command to them was “[b]e fruitful and multiply.” (Genesis 1:28 NIV). As Pastor J...

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What do I have to do to be a Godly man? This was among the first questions I set out to solve once I recognized the brokenness that existed in my life. I must admit that I struggled with this question because the concept...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-21---broken-but-bought-with-blood","title":"DAY 21 - BROKEN BUT BOUGHT WITH BLOOD","summary":"What do I have to do to be a Godly man? This was among the first questions I set out to solve once I recognized the brokenness that existed in my life. I must admit that I struggled with this question because the concept...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:20:09Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-22---broken-but-not-complacent","html_content":"

I can’t remember when I became “saved.” That is to say that there is not a time in my life I recall that I didn’t consider myself a Christian. I was raised by faithful parents. I attended church with them as a child and ...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-22---broken-but-not-complacent","title":"DAY 22 - BROKEN BUT NOT COMPLACENT","summary":"I can’t remember when I became “saved.” That is to say that there is not a time in my life I recall that I didn’t consider myself a Christian. I was raised by faithful parents. I attended church with them as a child and ...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:20:00Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-23---broken-but-obedient","html_content":"

For the past several days, we have been exploring what I believe are some of the foundational scriptures in the Bible describing how a broken man can step into his calling to be a man of God. I’ve saved what may be the m...

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Do you want to be a godly man? Or, do you want to be a Godly man?

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-24---broken-but-blessed","title":"DAY 24 - BROKEN BUT BLESSED","summary":"Do you want to be a godly man? Or, do you want to be a Godly man?","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:19:48Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-25---broken-but-battle-ready","html_content":"

I shared with you a couple of days ago that complacency was once a hallmark of my Christian faith. Once I realized that it had taken root, I knew that I needed to make changes if I was going to start living the way that ...

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In what seems like a lifetime ago, I played professional baseball in the Anaheim Angels minor league system. I wasn’t much of a hitter (as my stats prove), but I was a darn good catcher. My coaches jokingly called me the...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-26---broken-but-strong-in-the-lord","title":"DAY 26 - BROKEN BUT STRONG IN THE LORD","summary":"In what seems like a lifetime ago, I played professional baseball in the Anaheim Angels minor league system. I wasn’t much of a hitter (as my stats prove), but I was a darn good catcher. My coaches jokingly called me the...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:19:38Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-27---broken-but-bound-by-love-a-godly-husband","html_content":"

I am going to brag for a moment. I have the best wife! I knew she was significant to me before I even met her. You see, the older of my two sisters was a cheerleader in high school, and she frequently spoke of one of the...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-27---broken-but-bound-by-love-a-godly-husband","title":"DAY 27 - BROKEN BUT BOUND BY LOVE(A Godly Husband)","summary":"I am going to brag for a moment. I have the best wife! I knew she was significant to me before I even met her. You see, the older of my two sisters was a cheerleader in high school, and she frequently spoke of one of the...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:19:32Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-28---broken-but-bound-by-blood-a-godly-father","html_content":"

I am blessed to be the father of two amazing kids! I love them with all my heart! I take my responsibilities as a dad very seriously. Having said that, I am ashamed to say that, despite my efforts, I was not the father t...

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If you haven’t figured out by now, I am a bit of a movie lover. During high school and college, it was rare that I didn’t go to the theater at least once a week. My wife and I watch a movie nearly every night, and we hav...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-29---broken-but-razing-a-roof-a-godly-friend","title":"DAY 29 - BROKEN BUT RAZING A ROOF(A Godly Friend)","summary":"If you haven’t figured out by now, I am a bit of a movie lover. During high school and college, it was rare that I didn’t go to the theater at least once a week. My wife and I watch a movie nearly every night, and we hav...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:19:14Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-30---broken-but-working-as-for-the-lord-a-godly-worker","html_content":"

Have you ever read your employee handbook? If you work for almost any company, you probably have one. I mentioned before that I was an attorney for many years. My area of practice was labor and employment law, which mean...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-30---broken-but-working-as-for-the-lord-a-godly-worker","title":"DAY 30 - BROKEN BUT WORKING AS FOR THE LORD(A Godly Worker)","summary":"Have you ever read your employee handbook? If you work for almost any company, you probably have one. I mentioned before that I was an attorney for many years. My area of practice was labor and employment law, which mean...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:19:07Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-31---broken-but-carrying-a-cross-a-godly-disciple","html_content":"

Why do you follow Jesus?

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/day-31---broken-but-carrying-a-cross-a-godly-disciple","title":"DAY 31 - BROKEN BUT CARRYING A CROSS(A Godly Disciple)","summary":"Why do you follow Jesus?","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:18:58Z"},{"id":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/god-cost-me-but-god-blessed-me-my-testimony","html_content":"

My life changed a little over three years ago. Actually, it is probably more accurate for me to say that I changed a little over three years ago. Your life changes when you get married or have kids. Your life changes whe...

","url":"https://brokenmanproject.com/bmp-daily-projects/f/god-cost-me-but-god-blessed-me-my-testimony","title":"GOD COST ME, BUT GOD BLESSED ME.(My Testimony)","summary":"My life changed a little over three years ago. Actually, it is probably more accurate for me to say that I changed a little over three years ago. Your life changes when you get married or have kids. Your life changes whe...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:18:40Z"}]}