Iron Sharpens Iron

“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” - Proverbs 27:17 NKJV

When two pieces of iron are drawn across one another by a skilled swordsmith, there is friction, heat and sparks. Something wonderful and transformative happens to both pieces. Rough edges are brought to a fine cutting edge. Rust and impurity are rubbed away and a mirror finish reflects the image of the master swordsmith.

When Christ-following men engage one another in gospel-centered relationship, scripture says this same wonderful transformative process takes place. Each man’s “countenance” is “sharpened”.   Webster defines “countenance” as: “face, visage; especially: the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character.”    

To put it simply, through gospel-centered relationship, men make each other better men. The challenge – most men are dangerously isolated from this type of refining relationship and community by the ruthless and relentless demands of life.

To fight this dangerous trend and with the goal of seeing men live fully into the high calling God has given, the mission of LHMen is to: 

ENGAGE & CONNECT men through TIME and MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

STRENGTHEN & EQUIP men through FRIENDSHIP and TRUTH.

CHALLENGE & ENCOURAGE men through DISCIPLESHIP and in MAKING DISCIPLES. 

- Darrel Sumner, LHMen