Aug 31 2010
(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview)
When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol?
Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in “real life” or on screen, where the subject of alcohol or drugs makes sense to discuss. In fact, “Intervention” on A&E is a fantastic resource for parents [...]
Aug 30 2010
Men of Greater Baton Rouge,
For the past 5 years I’ve either taught or attended Men’s Fraternity. It has helped shape me as a man, husband and father. I don’t know a man who has attended and given attention to the lectures and the discussion who hasn’t been deeply challenged ~ most of whom have also [...]
Aug 27 2010
Look for another blog post to follow shortly on a “deeper” lesson or two learned from my very first fishing trip. For now, I offer these:
Spending a day fishing with a good friend is a very good thing.
Fish spray poop whenever you pull the hook out of their mouths. Be careful where you aim their…tails.
Porpoises [...]
Aug 20 2010
Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren’s full message.)
1. Stop making excuses.
2. Start today.
3. Establish a planned routine.
4. Face your fears.
5. Focus on what you gain, not the pain.
- Don’t ask, “What do I feel like doing?” Instead ask, [...]
Aug 18 2010
So, I just heard about Scott Ginsberg’s (The Nametag Guy) new book, “-able: 35 Strategies for Increasing the Probability of Success in Business and in Life.” And with it, he is challenging folks like me to create a new word with an -able suffix, and explain to you how this quality can increase your probability [...]
Jul 27 2010
Let’s pick up the story of Elijah’s Day of Despair (or Dark Night of the Soul, if you like) in 1 Kings 19 from where we left it in the previous post…
And so, he [Elijah] gave up. He had nothing left. No hope. No energy. No faith. No courage. No reason to live. He was [...]
Jul 23 2010
Ready for a truly life-changing experience?
Tired of feeling like you aren’t what you should be?
Just need to make some real friendships with some real guys?
Want to make your marriage the best it can be?
Want to lead your children like you never have before?
Want to learn how to be the best man you can be from [...]
Jul 15 2010
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is what I call living! Lord, keep teaching me through children.
(p.s. – I haven’t forgotten about my Elijah/God post. I will share the rest of the story as soon as I finish some work that needs finishing.)
Jul 12 2010
Here are a few tips for living with reasonable freedom from the bondage of stress. Most of these I have learned the hard way. Some of them I have experienced the hard way, but have not yet learned:
Seek God every day.
Surrender to God every day.
Ask for help when you need it.
Graciously accept the help you [...]
Jun 29 2010
I will never forget the tension and anxiety that permeated my house and family as I crossed the bridge from ignorance to knowledge regarding the fundamentals of sex. Let me take you on a quick trip back to this poignant memory in my life.
I was in the fifth grade at a private Christian school. Our [...]
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