Can contentment and deliverance be discovered amidst trials and struggles? By Patrick Morley, Man in the Mirror FounderOriginally published in 2001 For almost 40 years, Man in the Mirror has heard from men facing financial, emotional, marital, and spiritual struggles, especially during or after milestone events in our country, such as 9-11, the Great Recession, and COVID. In 2001, Patrick Morley offered these words of encouragement for all facing hardship. For five months, I have worried and wrestled over finances. And then, things changed. No, not my circumstances. I changed. More accuratel ..read more

Is it feasible to achieve Jesus’s directive to make disciples of all nations? By Brett Clemmer President, Man in the Mirror It is easy today for visionary statements to become mere slogans. Ad campaigns and political slogans come and go or linger with empty power. However, one visionary challenge has stood the test of time. Three sentences spoken by Jesus 2,000 years ago have, as Pat Morley says, “mobilized more millions of people and billions of dollars” than any three sentences in history: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all na ..read more

A Note from President/CEO Brett Clemmer: This week, Patrick Morley and I are in Kuala Lampur for the first ever international men’s discipleship conference for Man in the Mirror, Transformed, hosted by MIM Asia. We will be joining Robert Lim, Man in the Mirror’s Asia Director, as we share with men from five different southeast Asian countries our vision to Reflect Honestly, Pursue God Wholeheartedly, and Live Vibrantly. Please pray for us as we meet with our brothers who are doing a great work throughout the region. You can watch the trailer for the conference here. Robert shared his story wit ..read more

Can contentment and deliverance be discovered amidst trials and struggles? By Patrick Morley, Man in the Mirror FounderOriginally published in 2001 For almost 40 years, Man in the Mirror has heard from men facing financial, emotional, marital, and spiritual struggles, especially during or after milestone events in our country, such as 9-11, the Great Recession, and COVID. In 2001, Patrick Morley offered these words of encouragement for all facing hardship. For five months, I have worried and wrestled over finances. And then, things changed. No, not my circumstances. I changed. More accuratel ..read more

What makes a man a great leader? Discover some of the key traits of leadership and how to employ them. By Patrick Morley, Man in the Mirror FounderOriginally published in 2001 Now and then, God calls a man to a task so big that few can equal the challenge. Above all else, these men are visionary. They see the world not so much as it is but how it could be. They leave a crater while at the same time making the world spin a little smoother. What makes these men tick? And, importantly, how can you be one too? Here’s an acrostic using the word “visionaries” to help you think through many of the m ..read more

While the United States undeniably offers freedom and opportunity, there has always been an enduring fight to liberate its citizens from the chains of sin and darkness. By Patrick Morley, Man in the Mirror FounderOriginally published in 2014 (updated with current statistics) In 2003, England’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed his belief in America: “I sometimes think it is a good rule of thumb to ask of a country: are people trying to get into it or out of it? It’s not a bad guide to what sort of country it is.” America continues to be a place where people want to live. The attract ..read more

In the face of tragedy and the brevity of life exists a poignant reminder that our ultimate focus should be on what truly matters. By Patrick Morley & The Man in the Mirror Team “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father…So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29,31). Our hearts and prayers go out to the grieving family, friends, and co-workers of the five individuals that were lost aboard the submersible Titan as it descended to view the wreckage of the Titanic. It is a reminder, on ..read more

The absence of a strong male role model not only deprives young men of essential boundaries necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life but also hinders their ability to make a positive contribution to society. By Patrick Morley Man in the Mirror Founder Orlando, Florida When Gus Van Dyk, an ecologist at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa, discovered a series of attacks on rhinos, he found that a group of adolescent male elephants in a state of heightened aggression, known as “musth,” were responsible. These young elephants had killed over 50 rhinos, mutilating their carcasses. Van Dyk ..read more

There are many things we need to pass on to our kids. Discover seven essential lessons to teach your boys. By Patrick Morley Man in the Mirror Founder Orlando, Florida Happy Father’s Day, Dads! You are so important, as this story illustrates. One day a young inner-city boy seemed unusually sad to a youth center worker. “What’s wrong?” the youth worker asked. “Nuthin’,” he said. “Come on, you look so sad. You can tell me.” “Wellll . . . okay.” He hesitated, then finally blurted out, “It’s my dad.” “What about your dad?” the youth worker asked. “I don’t have one. Can’t do nuthin’ without a dad ..read more

Giving men a book to read has been a catalyst for personal growth, spiritual development, and transformative change in their lives. By Brett Clemmer President of Man in the Mirror Orlando, Florida What do you read? We all may see thousands of words a day. But what do you actually slow down to read? What have you read so well that you can tell someone else about it or discuss its truth and impact on your life? Many of us have become overly comfortable with short bits of information like two-minute cable news stories, five-sentence updates on social media, quick tweets, or just pictures with ca ..read more