Strong in One Category, Absent in Four
Nick Freitas did not invent a definition of masculinity. He went through scripture and wrote down what God actually required of men. There are five categories, and most men have a favorite.
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A weekly briefing from the frontlines of faith, grit, and purpose — where comfort ends and real growth begins.
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