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Husbands – Dads – Leaders – MIT

Our Garden of Eden

Our Garden of Eden

The Aftermath  My family and I went through Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 (which seems like a lifetime ago). But as we stood in my brother-in-law's house in Baton Rouge listening to the radio talk about the levy breaking and floodwater was 10 ft into houses, we stood...

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Husbands, Love Your Wives

Husbands, Love Your Wives

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, holy...

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UNCOMMEN Challenge: Community Service

UNCOMMEN Challenge: Community Service

If you are a UNCOMMEN member, please ensure you're signed in to view this content. If you aren't a member, please click here to get started. 1 Peter 4:10-11 — "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied...

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3 Qualities of a Provider

3 Qualities of a Provider

I am a Judge’s son.  Growing up, I was the cute little blond-haired kid campaigning on your doorstep and stuttering in a high voice, “Hi. P-P-Please vote for my Dad.”  I was so proud to be my father’s son. To this day, I take full credit for my Dad getting elected all...

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Practice Leadership

Practice Leadership

The Stage  When is my chance on stage? When will people look to me for advice and consult? Heck, "Why won't people listen to me?" Have you wondered about any of these things?  Imagine going to a major conference to hear from the experts in your industry. You arrive at...

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Making your Words Count

Making your Words Count

Question: How many words do you think you speak in a day? I know people who only give one-word answers or at least a little more. I know people who never stop talking. I know some who want you to know how smart they are. I know some who love to dominate the...

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Time Heals All Wounds

Time Heals All Wounds

"I thank my God every time I remember you." Philippians 1:3 NIV There is a saying, "time heals all wounds." I have been thinking about that a lot this week. We are now four days from marking 12 years since the accident that took the lives of two kids. That seems like...

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UNCOMMEN Challenge: Ready, Set, Go

UNCOMMEN Challenge: Ready, Set, Go

If you are a UNCOMMEN member, please ensure you're signed in to view this content. If you aren't a member, please click here to get started. I’m not a runner and in fact, if you see me running…you better start running. Because something is chasing me :)...

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Life After A Divorce

Life After A Divorce

Proverbs 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Dad, you're single but not alone. We asked our social community what new content they would like...

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In need of a Mentor

In need of a Mentor

Ecclesiastes 4:10 "For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!" I wasn't fortunate enough to receive guidance and support from my father, but several men in my life had acted as role...

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10 Keys To A Godly Marriage

10 Keys To A Godly Marriage

What is a Godly Marriage? God designed marriage as a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman for their mutual joy, the good of society, and the procreation of children. Marriage ultimately displays the glory and grace of God by picturing the unbreakable...

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How To Be A Leader

How To Be A Leader

Leader: The misconception Loud makes you a leader: Just because you are loud, boisterous, A-type personality, talkative, extrovert, etc. - doesn’t make you a leader. Leaders are confident: Leaders are human, and we all fall victim to self-esteem and insecurities...

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