Man to Man Ministries

10/15/2026

Thought for the Day

Fear is something to push through, not something to be turned away by. It would probably depress us if we suddenly realized all the joys we had missed, the victories we had never won, and the relationships we had never enjoyed simply because we allowed fear to hold us back.

Fear often causes us to fight, freeze, or flee. I suggest we adopt another “F” word—FACE. Over the past forty-nine years as a follower of Christ, I have faced many of my fears and, in doing so, discovered a more satisfying and joyful life. I am determined to stop living like a spiritual orphan. I have a heavenly Father who takes very good care of me!

Two truths sustain me through times of great trial and uncertainty:

Nothing touches my life that does not first pass through the hands of my heavenly Father—nothing. (Remember Job?) Whatever He allows into my life serves a greater good: making me a better son.

Everything I experience in life can equip me to become a better servant—everything. The apostle Paul reminds us that we can comfort others with the same comfort we have received from God in our own trials (2 Corinthians 1:4).

So, my dear friend, face your fears today with the confidence that God is on your side. And since (not if) He is for you, who or what can stand against you?

— Steve Sabol

10/14/2026

Thought for the Day

The good and godly person is not required to succeed in every endeavor—they're simply expected to give their best in every area of life. When we do, we move beyond merely hoping to succeed to actively positioning ourselves for success. We cannot control every outcome, but we can control the effort, attitude, and commitment we bring to the task.

I have discovered that success is often the by-product of something greater: a passion to give everything I have and bring the very best I can to everything I do. When we pursue excellence rather than applause, faithfulness rather than recognition, and purpose rather than personal gain, success often follows in ways we never anticipated.

Let's give everything we do and everyone we encounter our very best today. We may not win every battle or achieve every goal, but we can live with the satisfaction of knowing we gave our best. That's what successful people do!

— Steve Sabol

10/13/2026

Thought for the Day

Honesty is one of those virtues that many people highly esteem but struggle to practice in the day-to-day realities of life. We tend to hold on to it as long as it is light enough to carry, then drop it when its weight becomes too heavy to bear. We value the truth until telling it costs us something, threatens our reputation, or forces us to face an uncomfortable reality.

One of the defining marks of Christ’s followers, however, ought to be honesty—the presence of truth and the absence of deception. It means being the same person in private that we appear to be in public. It means allowing others to see us as we really are, without pretense, hidden agendas, or carefully constructed images. It means living in the light, openly and transparently before God and others. And let’s be honest,: that can be difficult! We would often rather protect our image than expose our imperfections.

But genuine strength is not found in pretending to be something we’re not. It is found in having the courage to tell the truth, own our failures, and walk with integrity, even when doing so comes at a cost.

May God give us the courage to walk today beneath the weight of honesty, knowing that the burden of truth is far lighter than the burden of deception.

— Steve Sabol

10/12/2026

Thought for the Day

Do you want to be a star? These days, it seems everyone is chasing fame and fortune—sending home videos to TV producers, calling radio talk shows, auditioning for movie roles, making the news, photobombing live interviews, winning contests, games, or lotteries, and so forth. Perhaps the desire for significance drives otherwise mature adults to act foolishly for fifteen seconds of personal publicity.

But the truth is that even the most famous celebrities quickly fade from memory. Can you name the winner of the Super Bowl two years ago? The current Miss America? Last year’s NBA MVP? This year’s Oscar-winning Best Actor? How about the winner of the People’s Choice Award for “Funniest Person in America”?

Being recognized, winning awards, and enjoying popularity are nice and certainly feel good, but fame isn’t worth giving your life for. If you want to be a star forever in the eyes of the only One who truly counts, check-out the prophecy in Daniel 12:3. God’s stars are wise and lead many to righteousness.

Think of those with whom you can share the marvelous news of God’s love and forgiveness in Christ—and then shine on!

— Steve Sabol

10/11/2026

Thought for the Day

A common human dilemma is our tendency to rely on our own wisdom, resources, and strength. We want to take charge and get things done. In fact, one of the first short sentences a child learns to say is, “I do it myself!” Submission to someone or something beyond ourselves seems foreign, especially for men (perhaps that’s why, before GPS, we tended to avoid stopping to ask for directions). So when trouble or need arises, we often suck it up, flex our muscles, and work through plans A to Z. Only then, in desperation, do we turn to God for guidance and strength.

In contrast, God wants us to depend on Him and turn to Him first as our plan A. It only makes sense—He is all-powerful and all-knowing, and He loves us. If we have trusted Christ as Savior, His Holy Spirit lives within us. Depending on God means bringing our ideas, dreams, problems, conflicts, and relationships to Him immediately, listening to His Word, and following His instructions.

Are you worried? In trouble? Struggling? Questioning? Instead of trusting your own “might” and “power,” submit to the Lord Almighty.

Let the Spirit of God guide and empower you.

— Steve Sabol

10/10/2026

Hello, my friends. I recently delivered this message at Lifeway Church. It’s important that everyone know their true identity in Christ and live out of that identity every day. I share this link along with a prayer that it will transform your life. Blessings!

The world will try to define you by your past, failures, accomplish...

10/10/2026

Thought for the Day

Sometimes religion can get in the way of a genuine encounter with Jesus. It can lead you to try to be good. But when you try, you quickly discover that you’re not, so you start pretending to be. Maintaining that image takes a lot of work, and deep down, you know it’s fake. You feel even worse because now, in addition to being rotten, you’re a liar. You focus on external behavior and look for people who are worse than you so you can feel better by comparison.

That leads to being mean. Now, in addition to being rotten and a liar, you’ve become a grade-A jerk. It’s a downward spiral. Trying to become good enough to earn God’s approval simply doesn’t work.

Jesus says the problem is on the inside, and only God can change us there. That transformation is possible, but we must first recognize our need for it. Your breakthrough won’t come through customs, religion, rules, or church attendance, but through an authentic encounter with the living God, who can transform you into the person He created you to be.

He can change you from the inside out. Let Him.

— Steve Sabol

10/09/2026

Thought for the Day

The legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry once said, “Today, you have 100% of your life left.”

One of the great challenges of life is that it must be lived one day at a time. Yesterday is behind you, tomorrow is not guaranteed, but today is a gift—and you have 100% of it left to invest. The question is: How will you use it?

Spend your life wisely. Steward your time carefully. Invest your energy purposefully. Make a difference. Be a change agent who leaves people and places better than you found them. Choose significance over success and seek the applause of heaven over the praise of men.

Never forget that you are here on purpose and for a purpose. God has entrusted you with this day, along with gifts to develop, people to influence, burdens to carry, and opportunities to seize. Don't waste today wishing you could relive yesterday or waiting for tomorrow to begin. Live fully, love deeply, serve faithfully, and make the most of the life God has given you.

You have 100% of your life left today. Make it count!

Do that, my friend, and you're a hero in my book.

— Steve Sabol

10/08/2026

Thought for the Day

A son once complained to his father, “You messed up my childhood!”

The father defensively replied, “How could I have done that, son? I wasn’t even there!”

May that never be said of us.

Dad, be there!

Sometimes being there will be inconvenient. Sometimes it will be uncomfortable. Sometimes you will be tired, busy, or have somewhere else you would rather be. Be there anyway.

There will be moments when you won’t know what to say or how to fix what is happening. You may feel completely inadequate. Be there. Your presence may matter more than your words ever could.

Be there for the celebrations and the disappointments. Be there for the victories and the defeats. Be there when your children are making you proud—and especially when they are making mistakes. Be there when they are grateful for your sacrifices, and be there when they seem to take those sacrifices for granted.

You cannot be present for every moment of their lives, but make sure you are present for the moments that matter.

Your children may not remember every gift you bought them, every bill you paid, or every sacrifice you made. But they will remember whether Dad was there.

Take it from a son whose father was seldom, if ever, there:

Be there.

Your presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

- Steve Sabol