Our Most Controversial Post: The Happy Wife Pledge
Of the 500+ posts we’ve written, none drew more comments and controversy than the “Happy Wife Pledge.” A lot of guys laugh at the phrase “happy wife, happy life” and even if it’s not always…
10 Things I Learned in 2016 (Part II)
You can read 10 Things I Learned in 2016 (Part I) here. On Monday, I wrote about the importance of reflecting on the past year to distill things you learned. I even suggested praying and…
10 Things I Learned in 2016 (Part I)
As the year comes to a close, it’s become an annual tradition for me to spend time reflecting on what I’ve learned. Here’s the first five of my top ten ‘learnings’ from 2016 . ….
The Family Table
Over the next few days, most of us will sit down at a table to gorge ourselves on some of the best food in the world. Those with large families remember the chaos, the tastes…
It Is What It Is
It is what it is and it ain’t what it ain’t It’s life and it’s love and it ain’t gonna change It’s a beautiful mess I don’t wanna miss – Uncle Kracker I doubt my…
There is No Heavier Burden Than a Great Opportunity
Years ago, someone bought a bunch of billboards on an interstate we travel often. With no reference to a company or a cause, the billboards simply said . . . “There is no heavier burden than a…
Why Your Life Matters . . .
In God’s grand scheme, you’ve been uniquely chosen to be a disciple-maker. Yep . . . you! He introduced Himself to you, let you feel His love and experience His forgiveness. He did all this,…
Are You a Disciple?
I’m reading a pre-release copy of a book written by a new friend, Dr. Bobby Harrington. If you cut Bobby, he bleeds discipleship. In fact, he’s one of the few people who’ve taken the time…
Why Imagination Matters
I’m not a ‘fantasy’ guy. Never finished a Harry Potter book . . . never read or saw The Lord of the Rings trilogy. But when Reggie Joiner explained the connection between imagination and empathy,…
Like-Hearted vs. Like-Minded
The other day, I was trying to describe the kind of people I want to be close friends with. I rarely struggle to find words, but I was stumped. Then the following words came out…
