Spiritual Growth

Devotional-style readings to help you grow and develop wisdom as a spouse, parent, friend, leader, and most importantly, as a Jesus-follower.
Sex (Part I): Introduction Sex (Part I): Introduction
Marriage

Sex (Part I): Introduction

Today’s blog is the first in a series of posts written by former Radical Mentee Benj Miller, and his wife of 15 years Erica. Benj is a brand consultant in Atlanta, where he and Erica…

Curriculum vs. Community Curriculum vs. Community
Community

Curriculum vs. Community

Old people think they’ve seen it all. But if you keep looking, you can keep learning. Through a men’s group I’m a part of, I’ve learned that people, especially men, can avoid having to open…

Thanking and Trusting Thanking and Trusting
Walking the Talk

Thanking and Trusting

Watching my little granddaughters play basketball, there’s the constant question – “Am I playing offense or defense?” “Who has the ball?” It’s so funny to watch them stand in their defensive positions with their hands up…

Clean Conviction Clean Conviction
Walking the Talk

Clean Conviction

“My Spirit convicts cleanly, without crushing words of shame” quotes Sarah Evans in Jesus Calling. There’s been (or is about to be) a sin, an infraction . . . a screw-up – something done or said out…

Crackerjack Crackerjack
Mentoring

Crackerjack

Last Tuesday, the movie I’ve been involved with for the last few years was released to the public. Crackerjack, starring Wes Murphy and Bethany Anne Lind and narrated by Jeff Foxworthy can now be streamed from any of…

He’ll Never Let Go He’ll Never Let Go
Death & Dying

He’ll Never Let Go

So a kid goes to a rock climbing place for a birthday party. His dad watches as the staff puts his son in the harness and tightens it up. The belay rope is attached and…

Eyes to See Eyes to See
Influence In The World

Eyes to See

My friend Dave brought me into the controversy around this picture that went viral on February 26th. Is the dress blue and black? Or gold and white? 10 million Tweets in just the first week….

Saying No Saying No
Walking the Talk

Saying No

Today’s post is from Ben Ackerman, a mentee from my 2012 group. Ben is President of Southern Experience, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Experience is a fan experience technology company serving over…

Amused and Amazed Amused and Amazed
Grace

Amused and Amazed

Psalm 139 is intriguing. David says things like “You hem me in – before and behind,” and “Where can I flee from your presence?” and “Before a word is on my tongue, you know it…

Love Stays Love Stays
Marriage

Love Stays

What makes a man ‘Godly’? How does he demonstrate his love for God? By fulfilling the 2nd Commandment . . . “Love your neighbor as yourself,” it says in Mark 12:31. Who are your closest…