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When I saw Gran Torino a few years ago, there was a powerful scene that moved me deeply, although I wasn't exactly sure why. If you've seen the movie, you'll remember the scene. It's when Clint Eastwood's character, Walt Kowalski, takes the young boy, Thao, to the barber shop to show him...model for him how men interact. Walt strolls in and speaks to the barber in very rough language and is greeted in return with the same gruff banter—all done with a surprising warmth between the two men. He... read more

Every man is born with two latent questions: "Who am I?" and "What am I to do with my life?" Without premeditation or instruction, both questions at some point erupt from the depths of a man’s soul. It's as if we are dropped into the middle of a mystery movie and asked to figure out the answer, only the mystery is us. It’s the riddle of our identity and destiny. How we try to answer it shapes everything in our lives.... read more

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” ... read more

There are two great truths that undergird everything in the Bible:... read more

Spending time with your daughter is critical to connect to her heart. You do this by sharing time together with just you and her. One easy and affordable way to accomplish this is by watching a movie together and, with Spring Break upon us, what better time than now! But don't just watch a movie, make it an experience! Cook dinner together and let her choose the menu. Don't forget her favorite dessert and drink and be sure to make this night about just the two of you. To help you make this a... read more

During my songwriting years, I thought the action happened in the recording sessions and on stage. During my time as a church planter, I thought the action happened in the constant growth and success of the church. And during my stint as a running coach, I thought the action happened with excited athletes and winning teams. Now as I have gotten older, I have come to believe the action is somewhere else entirely—in fact, in the one place I would have never expected:... read more

It's only one sentence and a short one at that. But it would be foolish to skip over this vital wisdom about a healthy marriage relationship that is embedded in the colorful and even steamy narrative of the Song of Solomon. In Song 5:16, the wife describes her husband as her beloved and her friend.... read more

While attending a party over Christmas break, I started looking at some of the books laid out on the tables. One immediately caught my attention, simply titled The Greek Heroes. I opened to read, and for the next ten minutes, I was so absorbed in the pages, I forgot where I was. I knew I was supposed to read this book, even if it was one written for children.... read more

Jesus came to earth to save us and to be God's perfect image-bearer to provide an example of how mankind is to engage in all of life, including our work life. In Session 2 of A Man and His Work, we provide a God-inspired, gospel-centered vision for your work. It's called the Biblical Blueprint for Work. Here's an overview for the 3 parts of the Biblical Blueprint.... read more

The beginning of a new year feels somewhat like the first day of school, the start of a job, or the commencement of a sports season. They are all filled with possibility, opportunity, and untrammeled dreams. Resolutions are made, plans are delineated, and goals are set. The fresh gusts of hope set our hearts a-sailing. But the journey into newness at some point always runs aground on the shoals of reality. Life as we now know it taints the best of hopes, tarnishes the best of dreams. Our longing... read more