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Leadership: Law of Influence

Maxwell’s definition for the Law of Influence is that “the true measure of leadership is influence nothing more, nothing less.” Ask yourself, “Who are you influencing?” It starts with self, spouse, children, extended family, co-workers, neighbors, family, etc. ...

What Does It Mean To Be A Godly Man?

Family

A question I am often asked by other men is, “What does it mean to be a godly man?” Is it just about reading and knowing the Bible? Is it just about character? Is it just about being able to provide godly counsel? Here is a quick outline: Fully convinced God...

Parenting Teens with Social Media

Family, Parenting

How about those Amish? Am I right? There is no argument that social media influences people, therefore, how do parents and children interact with social media from a godly perspective? It would be easy to fall on the extremes; social media will never enter my house...

Practical Steps with Grief

Culture

Over the last few years I have received a lesson in grief that I wasn’t looking to learn. My mother passed away in 2021. My brother passed away in 2022, and just recently my father-in-law passed away suddenly. When my mother and brother passed away so close to one...

Conversations around Homelessness

Culture

I have lived in Austin, TX since 2006 and I have noticed, as I am sure many have, homeless people are more visible in my daily routine. A few years ago I heard that Austin allowed people to panhandle at the corner, so it was more desirable for people in Dallas or...

What about Masturbation?

Culture

I am not necessarily looking to talk about a subject that is uncomfortable for everyone but an older man once said to me, “In the absence of saying nothing, people fill in their own answers.” There was a season of life where I thought, “We don’t need to talk about...