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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

Intelligent guys are very good at it. So are religious guys. But intelligent, religious guys probably do it best. Blowing smoke—saying things in a way that conceals the truth. Like modern day Pharisees, they know enough of the Bible and have enough opinions about it to maintain a certain image, a smoke screen to hide who they really are.... 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

The presents are unwrapped, the needles are falling off the tree, and all that’s left is the dismantling of lights, fake garland, and front door wreaths. Christmas has come to an end. All that remains is the left overs in the refrigerator that await your return for the next week and the sounds of new gadgets that fill the air.... read more

Revisit our most popular blog posts from 2016. You'll find helpful articles on subjects like fatherhood, connecting with other men, and even sex. To make sure you don't miss any of these, we've pulled together the six most popular blog posts of the year to help men live lives of truth, passion and purpose. Enjoy the journey!... read more

Ever been rejected? Outright, in-your-face rejection? It hurts. Scalds. Stings. When I was in college, I pledged a fraternity my sophomore year with high hopes of joining. I had two close friends who were members, and they really wanted me to be a part of the brotherhood. But as the pledge process continued, the fraternity at some point voted on whether or not to accept each pledge. I was rejected and remember feeling as if I had been punched in the chest. I blew it off as if it didn't really... read more

His coaching record is second to none: from 1987 through 2000, he had 14 ten-win seasons and finished with a top-five ranking in each of those; 9 ACC championships; 9 bowl victories; and 2 National Championships. Coach Bobby Bowden took the Florida State Seminoles from near-extinction to perennial contenders and undefeated national champions.... read more

It was the catch phrase used by James “Clubber” Lang in Rocky III. Sylvester Stallone created the character as the primary antagonist of the film. Clubber Lang was played by Lawrence Tureaud, popularly known as Mr. T.... read more

» This is the final post of a 3 part series. View Part 1 and Part 2. «... read more