We Live for the Lord? We Live for the Lord?
Theology

We Live for the Lord?

It’s not hard to find someone who is for the Georgia Bulldogs. Or for the Clemson Tigers. Americans are for America. We relish our identity as Americans when we celebrate our independence each July 4th….

When is a Man a Real Man When is a Man a Real Man
Marriage

When is a Man a Real Man

Posting about marriage is a little like taking a midnight swim in the Okefenokee swamp. You might not get bit, but you probably will. Guys always leave comments on these post and, most of which…

Fire Your Father Fire Your Father
Parenting

Fire Your Father

Last week, I was interviewed on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast. During the interview, I mentioned firing my father. It brought a good laugh but I wanted to take the chance to further explain myself,…

. . . But He’s Not Saved! . . . But He’s Not Saved!
Mentoring

. . . But He’s Not Saved!

“Regi . . . but he’s not saved!” Every now and again, I hear these words from a mentor with a guy in his group who seems a little different. He doesn’t use the same…

The Father You Want to Be The Father You Want to Be
Parenting

The Father You Want to Be

I ran across this commercial while watching tv the other day and in light of Father’s Day yesterday, I wanted to share with all of you. After you watch it, I think you’ll see why…

Protest Polka Protest Polka
Marriage

Protest Polka

Recently, my counselor friend loaned me a book about marriage relationships. Unlike most psychologists who are all about ‘fixing’ people, this author’s book is more about learning to ‘dance’ together instead of trying to fix…

Slowing the Game Down Slowing the Game Down
Priorities

Slowing the Game Down

I watch no more than seven hockey games a year . . . the Stanley Cup Finals. The effort, quickness and passion on display in such a high stakes environment . . . it’s captivating….

Blind Willie Blind Willie
Influence with Others

Blind Willie

After my last post, some of you may be suspicious that my cheese is sliding off my cracker. Today, you may have proof. But here goes . . . For almost 20 years, my wife…

“Good Luck Jumping Over the Moon” “Good Luck Jumping Over the Moon”
Marriage

“Good Luck Jumping Over the Moon”

I like to think the cow’s loving wife was kind enough to wish him luck before he jumped over the moon. With that in mind, here’s a few other things that will (hopefully) make you…

In the Midst of Your Circumstances In the Midst of Your Circumstances
Community

In the Midst of Your Circumstances

Sometimes I say stuff and think “Hmm, that sounded pretty good! I wonder if I made that up?” Usually I find it was from Andy Stanley or one of the many other people smarter than…