Lakewood Men's Night | May 29th, 2026

Main message: God pursues and restores men from guilt and shame, and calls them to redirect their ambition away from worldly achievement toward becoming like Christ — a steady, intentional "quiet life" of surrender, faithful work, community and humility.

Key points:

• Jesus chases wayward sons (Peter story): grace replaces guilt — God welcomes and restores, inviting us to lay down burdens.
• Exchange your shame and heavy yoke for God’s grace, peace and a light yoke through surrender and worship.
• Redirect ambition from "arriving/achieving" to "becoming" (Romans 12:2): let God transform your character rather than chasing status or success.
• Paul’s call to "make it your ambition to live a quiet life" (1 Thessalonians 4:11) means intentional, faithful work, stewardship of current seasons, and earning respect by faithful service.
• Growth happens in community, vulnerability and humility (bearing one another’s burdens; strength made perfect in weakness), not in isolation or performance.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Corinthians, Numbers 6