“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 NIV When my friend Tim Lang was alive, one noticed when he was around you. He was big and goofy. I miss everything about him. One of my favorite stories about him...
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Brothers and Envy
I long for deeper and closer friendships in my life, and I have been grateful for the men who have come into my world. But I often struggle with the deep envy of the same men I would want as a closer brother. I am both drawn to them and their gifts, yet, I am jealous...
Reflecting God’s Love
As men, it is our responsibility to reflect the light and love of our Creator to those around us, especially our spouses. When we look at our wives, do they see the love we have for them? When they look at us, do they see the love we have for our Creator? The answer...
Life Struggles
“They help each other and say to their companions, “Be strong!” Isaiah 41:6 NIV How do you handle life struggles? Reaching out to other men who may have experienced that struggle can help you in your circumstances. God wants us to experience peace within our life...
My Perspective
“He said to them, ‘Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Luke 20:25 NIV The back story, I meet with a group of guys every Friday. A few years ago, one of them was just stating that he had to pay a lot of taxes that year. I responded...
Uncommon Leaders Fail Fast
“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you turned back, strengthen your brothers” (Luke 22:32). Did you know that half of all tackles made in the NFL are by guys who have already fallen down? An ancient proverb says, “But the righteous falls...
A New Creation In Christ
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold,...
A Christmas Legacy
We all have memories of Christmas from our childhood. Some are good and some bad, but they are memories nonetheless. The real question is, did your parents focus on Christ, or was the focus on something else during the Christmas season? My wife and I do a birthday...
Train Your Body
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ~ Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. So glorify God in your body. Maintenance Vs. Repair Physical Training is Bodily...
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...
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...
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...