Michael Homula @MichaelHomula

2 Samuel 6:14-22 14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the horn. David and Michal 16 As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart. 17 And they brought in the ark of the Lord and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord. 18 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts 19 and distributed among all the people, the whole multitude of Israel, both men and women, a cake of bread, a portion of meat,[a] and a cake of raisins to each one. Then all the people departed, each to his house. 20 And David returned to bless his household. But Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, “How the king of Israel honored himself today, uncovering himself today before the eyes of his servants' female servants, as one of the vulgar fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!” 21 And David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me above your father and above all his house, to appoint me as prince[b] over Israel, the people of the Lord—and I will celebrate before the Lord. 22 I will make myself yet more contemptible than this, and I will be abased in your[c] eyes. But by the female servants of whom you have spoken, by them I shall be held in honor.”

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Sin, in this case lust and porn, must be replaced with love of the Lord and what He loves. Focus on what to do versus what not to do. As a man who was in deep chains to pornography, and who has now mentored and discipled over a thousand men on their journey to break free, here is what to do: Wash at the Cross every day. To wash at the cross daily means to come before God in humility, seeking forgiveness and cleansing through the finished work of Christ. This daily repentance keeps our hearts soft and usable by God. Walk by the Holy Spirit. To walk by the Holy Spirit means to rely on His power and leading moment by moment, allowing Him to shape our decisions, desires, and direction. It is not self-effort but Spirit-dependence. War against the flesh. To war against the flesh is to recognize the battle between our sinful nature and the Spirit within us. It means actively denying self, resisting sin, and standing firm in faith through the Spirit’s strength. Worship the King. To worship Jesus as King means more than believing in Him; it means surrendering every area of our lives to His rule and authority. Worship is not just what we sing, praising God with our lips, or lifting our hands to Him; it is the daily act of bowing our lives in surrender to the true King.

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This Memorial Day, don’t just enjoy the freedom… remember what it cost. This short reflection is about sacrifice, freedom, and the One who laid down His life so we could truly live. Take 90 seconds and watch. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #FreedomIsNotFree #John1513 #FaithAndFreedom #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #Patriotism #CrossOfChrist #AmericanHeroes #ChristianEncouragement #BiblicalTruth #gettysburg

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What's shaping your mind lately? #biblicalteaching #love #christianliv... youtu.be/r2nEXA_HcRQ?si… via @YouTube

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The time is not ours to delay. “Now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). People are perishing without Christ, and “how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard?” (Romans 10:14). Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” (Luke 10:2). The need is urgent. The command is clear. So we go.

There is real confusion in our world, no doubt @shane_pruitt78. But Scripture helps us speak about it carefully and truthfully. “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Confusion flows from a world darkened by sin (Romans 1:21), and yes, the enemy works through deception, for “Satan disguises himself as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). But the answer is not just identifying confusion. It is pointing to Christ. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Truth is not an idea. It is a Person.

There’s a lot here that is right and worth holding onto @greglaurie, but Scripture helps us say it with both clarity and care. God’s love is real and initiating, but it never affirms us in our sin. “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He meets us where we are, but always to transform us. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). And yes, the call is not to empty religion, but to real repentance and faith. Jesus begins His ministry with this: “Repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). At the same time, Scripture doesn’t dismiss all outward expressions. True faith produces obedience and worship. “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The issue is not rituals themselves, but hearts that go through motions without surrender (Isaiah 29:13). We must also be careful not to reshape God to fit ourselves. “Woe to him who strives with him who formed him” (Isaiah 45:9). God is holy, and His Word stands above every culture. “The word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8). And the Gospel will offend. Not because it is harsh, but because it confronts pride and calls for surrender. “The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing” (1 Corinthians 1:18). But it is also the power of God to save. So we don’t water it down, and we don’t wield it harshly. We speak the truth plainly and live it faithfully. “Speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). Preach Christ. Call for repentance. Trust the Spirit to do what only He can do.

I share your concern for children. Scripture is clear that they are not instruments for adult agendas, but gifts entrusted to our care. Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” That alone reframes everything. Children are not commodities, not experiments, not extensions of our desires. They belong to God. Jesus speaks even more directly. In Matthew 18:5–6 He says, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck…” That is a sobering warning. How we treat children matters deeply to God. Scripture consistently calls us to protect the vulnerable. “Open your mouth for the mute… defend the rights of the poor and needy” (Proverbs 31:8–9). Children, by definition, are among the most vulnerable. They do not have a voice. We are called to stand in that gap. At the same time, our posture must remain distinctly Christian. We do not just oppose cultural trends. We point to God’s design. From the beginning, “male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27), and He established life as sacred, not disposable (Psalm 139:13–16). And we do this without losing the heart of Christ. He did not push children aside. “Let the little children come to me… for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). He welcomed them, valued them, and placed them at the center. So yes, we must speak clearly. But we must also live clearly. A people who cherish children, protect them, teach them the truth (Deuteronomy 6:6–7), and reflect the character of Christ will always stand in contrast to a culture that loses its way. Not just louder voices. Faithful ones.

He was in Mogadishu. Black Hawk Down. 17 combat deployments. Now @JeffStruecker is coming to Massillon. May 1 | 7PM FREE event (limited to 250 men) This isn’t about war stories. It’s about pressure, fear, leadership— and what it takes to stand when it counts. More information and registration: bit.ly/FORGEDCON Bring a guy with you.

Men don’t need another event. They need a turning point. May 1–2 | FORGED Men’s Conference (Massillon, OH) We’re going deep: Wash... at the Cross daily. Walk... by the Holy Spirit. War... against the flesh. Worship... the King! Friday night with Jeff Struecker (Black Hawk Down) 👉 bit.ly/FORGEDCON Don’t come alone.

This week’s Monday Minute comes from the Best Ranger Competition and I’m still in awe. But the bigger message is this: you’ll never know what you’re capable of unless you start. So whatever challenge is in front of you this week—take the first step. #MondayMinute

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The Forged Men’s Conference is an experience designed to call men back to authentic biblical manhood; what it truly means to become men after God’s own heart. We will kick off the conference Friday May 1st with a special guest speaker: @JeffStruecker. Jeff was a U.S. Army Ranger who served with the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Battle of Mogadishu (depicted in Black Hawk Down). He speaks about the battles every man faces and what it means to live with courage, conviction, and faith when it matters most. We continue Saturday May 2nd with four more sessions focused on the life of David. His life reveals the path to walking in wholeness and freedom. Learn more and register at: lwchurch.com/event/cyc87mv/… #JeffStruecker #BlackHawkDown #BattleofMogadishu #75thRangerRegiment #Forged #Manhood #BiblicalManhood #LivingWater #Bible #Jesus #Faith #Freedom subspla.sh/cyc87mv