Want To Start A Family…Do These 5 Things NOW

After almost 15 years, I have an amazing marriage, but it wasn’t always that way.  There are so many things I could have done to make my marriage great from the start.  I want you to learn from my mistakes.  Here are FIVE things every single guy should do BEFORE Marriage.. 1. FIND YOUR MISSION: Continue reading “Want To Start A Family…Do These 5 Things NOW”

God Wants Men To Do These 5 Things

There are 100’s of passages of Scripture on the role of men in the church, family and society. But there’s only ONE passage that sums it all up. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 While other passagesContinue reading “God Wants Men To Do These 5 Things”

THIS… Is The Most Ignored Sin

What is the one sin that is most ignored by Christians today??? It’s not Porn It’s not Sex It’s not Alcohol It’s not Lying or Greed or Envy This is SO common in the church, not only do they ignore it, they glorify it! I’m speaking of Obesity. Look around your church this Sunday. Do youContinue reading “THIS… Is The Most Ignored Sin”

Introducing the Into The Wilderness Podcast

After months of preparation and hard work, I’m excited to announce the launch of the Into The Wilderness Podcast with Timothy Reigle! I am taking my ministry of battling men’s porn addiction and expanding it into other topics that modern Christian men need to talk about but where there are few spaces to do so.  Continue reading “Introducing the Into The Wilderness Podcast”

Follow The Leader: What Men Need To Be Effective Leaders

Do you want to be a leader? Most men do.  It’s wired into us.   Man was born to be a leader.  We are designed to lead our families.  We are expected to lead our churches.  In almost every aspect of life, it is the duty of men to lead. From the beginning of creation, manContinue reading “Follow The Leader: What Men Need To Be Effective Leaders”

What Are You REALLY Addicted To?

We use the term “Addiction” a lot these days.  In fact, we probably over-use the term.   In many ways, we’ve degraded the seriousness of addiction by using it to describe things that aren’t really an addiction.  “I’m addicted to chocolate.” I’m addicted to this TV show.”  There’s even the classic, yet cringy, song “Addicted ToContinue reading “What Are You REALLY Addicted To?”

Who Is Your Nathan?

Who Is Your Nathan? Many of us are familiar with the story of King David and Bathsheba.   In the account described in the Bible, King David saw Bathsheba bathing on a roof and was immediately filled with intense lust for her.  He committed adultery with her knowing that she was married.  When she became pregnant,Continue reading “Who Is Your Nathan?”

Do You Have Perseverance?

Do you have perseverance? Do you have what it takes to keep going no matter how hard, how far, or how painful? The sad news is that many men today are mentally weak.  Far too often, men give up at the first sign of difficulty.  Instead of fighting through the hardship, they surrender and admitContinue reading “Do You Have Perseverance?”

Cleaning Up My Own Mess

Throughout my addiction, I always tried to deflect blame for my actions.  I would blame my acting out on stress and anxiety.  I would blame my wife for the slightest errors and use them as justification for my actions.  I would blame God for making me this way.  I would blame society for being soContinue reading “Cleaning Up My Own Mess”

The Lost Art of Deep Conversation

When was the last time you had a deep meaningful conversation with someone? If you can’t remember, that’s a problem. The majority of the conversations that men have are extremely shallow.  Many rarely ever go beyond the weather or sports. But men need conversation.  We need to connect with one another on a deeper level. Continue reading “The Lost Art of Deep Conversation”