Pastor Jay Dennis co-founded Wingman Nation, a Scripturally-driven, local church-based men’s ministry with three goals for every man: Striving to be better husbands; better fathers; and more Christ-like and Godly men. Pastor Jay has served as a local church pastor for 40 years, 21 of those years as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church at the Mall in Lakeland, Florida. Jay is married to his sweetheart Angie for 40 years. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Scripture Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” In the book, The Dad Blessing, I discuss the issue of avoiding curses, not just cursing, but curses. A curse means to speak ill of, to revile, disparage, or condemn. A curse is a…
Scripture Mark 10:14-15 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone, who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter…
Scripture Mark 10:16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them. Dad in blessing your child, it is important that you use affirming words. Jesus’ blessing was a spoken blessing. Your child’s ears will be attuned to your affirming words. You can either strengthen your child through…
Scripture Mark 10:13 “People were bringing little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.” Matthew 19:13 “Then people brought little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.” Jesus used the power of touch…
Genesis 12:2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. A great…
James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. As a father, it is important to not miss blessing your child. James tells us that if we know the right thing to do and fail to do it, it is sin. Where…
Wingmen and Wives of Wingmen, a new year is upon us. 2022 is now history with all of its joys and sorrows, happiness and sadness. 2023 has arrived with great possibilities out in front of each of us. God wants you to seize the opportunities to grow spiritually, learn, grow, and attempt something that perhaps…
That day in Bethlehem wasn’t the same as the routine day before or the ordinary day after. Something would happen on “that day” to alter the course of time and history. Mary would never be the same for out of her virgin womb would be delivered God in the flesh, Immanuel, God With Us. A…
Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Ladies, think about your husband. What about him, his actions, words, the things he doesn’t do, are you thankful for? Have you ever specifically told him “Thank you”? Never assume your husband knows you are grateful for who he is and what he does. Expressing your gratefulness to him will bring…
Scripture Colossians 3:12-14 Ladies, it’s so important to speak well of your husband not only in private, but in public. Let people know of your love for him and your respect for him. Through your words, actions, and attitudes, let there be no doubt as to the fact that you are happy to be his…