Men's Frat at LCBC

06/24/2026

Thought for the Day

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant once wrote, "Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of a few; and number not voices, but weigh them."

In Luke 6:26 it says, "There's trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others, saying what flatters them, doing what indulges them. Popularity contests are not truth contests—look how many scoundrel preachers were approved by your ancestors! Your task is to be true, not popular" (MSG).

Wow! Hard hitting, huh? We should live for an audience of one—the Lord God! His opinion and approval should be the first we seek after and live for. Being a godly man often requires us to stand alone in a world full of compromise. Real heroes are understood by only a few.

As you begin your day, ask God for the courage to be true, not popular. In the end, it's the road to triumph.

- Steve Sabol

06/23/2026

Thought for the Day

We're not very good at telling the truth. One survey revealed that 30% of those surveyed admitted they would cheat on their taxes—to a point. The assumption is that a huge lie is more likely to be audited than a small one. That same poll reported that 64% agreed with the statement, “I will lie when it suits me, as long as it doesn’t cause any real damage.” Another survey indicated that about one out of three people admits to deceiving a best friend about something within the last year. What can we do about the truth today?

Pursue the truth. We must comprehend through diligent study and earnest prayer what God has graciously revealed in Scripture. Too many people give false testimony against God Himself through ignorance of the Bible. We must fill our minds with the truth of Scripture. We live in a culture that adheres to relativism, subjectivism, and pragmatism. As we study and meditate on the riches of God’s revealed truth, we will instinctively know truth from error.

Speak the truth. I encourage you to make the following commitment: “From this day forward, with God’s help, I will speak only the truth, always and in every situation, for the rest of my life.” Such a commitment will inevitably improve your relationships both with God and with everyone else.

Practice the truth. If we are to proclaim truth, we must live truthfully; otherwise we are merely pretending. You should ask yourself, “Do people trust me to tell the truth?” No matter how truthful we believe ourselves to be, we should continue to check up on ourselves. Make sure your walk matches your talk.

"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body" (Ephesians 4:25 NIV).

Strength and honor!

- Steve Sabol

06/22/2026

Another Knights of the 21st Century graduating class at the Lebanon Rescue Mission. Strength and honor!

06/22/2026

Thought for the Day

While the concept of justice should include an element of judgment, a component of fairness, and a pinch of mercy, demonstrating justice moves beyond these ingredients. The virtue of justice involves being in right relationship within the community, with our fellow human beings.

When we demonstrate justice, we act toward others as God has acted toward us. The evidence of justice, then, is when a community embraces those who are the most helpless. When we are compassionate toward others, we view life from their perspective.

John, the apostle of love, writes, “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:17-18 NIV).

Justice is not an abstract word about laws or rights. If a believer fails to help the hurting and care for the wounded, he is lacking the one essential ingredient of Christianity and justice—love.

-Steve Sabol

06/21/2026

Thought for the Day

Many people reach a moment in their life when their dreams are perceived as being out of reach. Sometimes it's because the dreams were unrealistic to begin with. But more often it's because they simply stopped dreaming. Because of the delay and the discouraging forces in their life, abandoning those dreams seemed to be an easier path than pursuing them.

Friend, when your memories outnumber your dreams, your life is essentially over. Please hear me today: regardless of your age, education, social status, or family of origin, your God-given dream is still attainable. A "woulda, coulda, shoulda" mentality will only frustrate you and keep you from being the person God created and called you to be.

It's never too late to become what you were meant to be.

Believe it!

- Steve Sabol

06/20/2026

Greetings, my friends. Here is a link to the latest message I shared at Lifeway Church. I pray that it blesses you and makes a difference in your life. Hang tough and stay tender.

When life feels overwhelming, powerless, or uncertain, God invites ...

06/20/2026

Thought for the Day

I remember taking one of my grandchildren out to a fast-food restaurant many years ago when she was about three or four years old. I ordered her a cheeseburger, French fries, and a soft drink. During our Pappy-granddaughter date, I reached over and took one of her fries. She indignantly exclaimed, “Pappy, you can’t have one. Those aren’t your fries; they’re mine!”

Several thoughts immediately came to mind:

• "I’m the one who drove you to McDonald’s."

• "I ordered the meal for you."

• "I paid for the fries with my own money."

• "You don’t realize that without me you wouldn't have any fries."

• "I am the source of your fries."

I wonder if God has similar thoughts toward us when we become possessive of our possessions. A theological thread running throughout the Bible is this truth: God owns everything. Everything that we own and possess comes from God—everything.

We are merely managers, not owners, of what God has placed in our trust.

• The days we live.

• The positions we fill.

• The children we are blessed with.

• The people we influence.

• The dwellings we inhabit.

• The things we use.

• The money in our accounts.

All of the above and more must be recognized as belonging to someone else. Out of all the things on that list, the management of money can be the most challenging. Martin Luther wisely observed, “There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the conversion of the mind, and the conversion of the purse." Of these three, the conversion of the purse might be the most difficult.

Let’s get one thing straight: God doesn’t need your money. He wants what the money represents—your heart. A heart that is generous toward God and the things of God is a heart that is close to God.

- Steve Sabol

06/19/2026

Thought for the Day

Solitude is a good thing. Jesus knew that and practiced it often when He was on this earth in physical form. If it’s so good why do so many men struggle with it? Well, it’s partly because we’re busy. Solitude is hard when you’re working, married and have kids. And it’s partly because we’re not well trained for it. Our culture prepares us for motion and multitasking—not for slowing and simplifying. And it’s also partly because, deep down, we know solitude means confrontation.

Solitude removes distractions and leaves us alone with God the Holy Spirit. Solitude is sometimes defined as being alone, but we aren’t. The Spirit dwells within us (1 Corinthians 3:16). God’s right there. And we never know what might happen when we’re alone with God. He might ask us to stop something we don’t want to stop or start something we don’t want to start. He does that kind of thing (Hebrews 12:5). But if we avoid His confrontation, we’ll miss His companionship, counsel, comfort, restoration, and deliverance. We must make solitude a priority, just as Jesus did.

Start small. Turn off devices and take a walk at work—use your break or lunch. Use your commute to or from work to talk with God. Walk around your neighborhood after dinner. Slip outside just before bed and sit quietly in the dark. And if you’re ready for more, take a half-day or full-day or overnight solo trip into the outdoors. The options are endless.

- Steve Sabol

06/18/2026

Thought for the Day

Jesus said, "Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. . . Learn the unforced rhythms of grace" (Matthew 11:28-29 MSG).

We are all built by the same Creator, and we’re made to spend time with Him regularly. This is integral to the lives we’re meant to live. God has built us to need and to receive His loving care, to be restored by Him.

The trouble is, many of us men don’t know how to do that. We’re each designed to do it uniquely, so it takes some creativity. But when we do it, we live in abundance. We get filled up—and we are able to overflow onto others. We are able to give, for we’ve already received. We’re able to love and serve as we were meant to. We’re able to be who we were created to be and to do the work we were created to do.

On the other hand, when we fail to do it, we run on empty. We try to extract what we need from other people. We try to take from them, rather than overflow onto them.

Here are a few suggestion that may help you discover a way to spend time with your Father that works for you:

• Make a list of 10-20 things that you truly love doing. Avoid obligations or things you “love” because other people might think you’re cool for doing them.

• List things that stir your heart, calm your heart, or make it come alive.

• List things that restore you, excite you, and connect you to God, things that allow you to truly worship Him while you're doing them.

• Once you have your list, courageously commit to putting them into your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

Do that.

- Steve Sabol

06/17/2026

Thought for the Day

I have officiated several weddings the past year. In the traditional ceremony, the minister asks the groom, "Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" To this question the groom is required to answer, "I do." Similar questions are then addressed to the bride. After answering "I do" and the exchanging of vows, the two are declared man and wife. The marriage covenant (not contract) has been established.

If both of them keep their covenant promises, they can expect to live a life of mutual benefit, joy and support. But sadly, the "I dos" often turn into "I don'ts." The covenant is broken, the marriage dissolved, and the family disintegrates.

Blessed is the bride whose groom keeps his "I dos." Even more blessed is the man who knows the covenant-making and covenant-keeping God, whose "I wills" will never be changed to "I won't."

P.S. This message has come too late for some of you. Just remember, it's what you do next that really matters. Live in covenant from this day forward.

- Steve Sabol