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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”

When To Talk To Your Kid About Porn

One of the most common questions I get is, “At what age should I talk to my son about porn?” The fact that you’re even willing to talk about it at all is itself a step in the right direction. This is an essential conversation that must take place. The question is WHEN? I believeContinue reading “When To Talk To Your Kid About Porn”

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”

How To Keep The “Fire” Alive In Marriage

Many people wonder, “Where did the “fire” go in my my marriage?” “What happened to the spark?” Remember the wedding day? On that day, you’re full of love for her. You’re burning with passion. The emotions are high and you could never imagine not loving this person with every fiber of your being. Fast forwardContinue reading “How To Keep The “Fire” Alive In Marriage”

When It’s Time To Pull The Plug

It’s time to pull the plug. Our lives are too constrained by calendars, too controlled by devices, and too hampered by the indoors. I recently took two full weeks off of work and headed to the mountains. There was no cell service, no internet, and no television. It was just me and my family. WeContinue reading “When It’s Time To Pull The Plug”

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”

Am I Unforgivable?

When you struggle with an addiction to porn and sex, you are often your own worst enemy. You feel shameful for your actions. You’re filled with regret. Then your negative feelings eventually drive you back to the porn that caused them in the first place. Around and around you go. It may feel like you’reContinue reading “Am I Unforgivable?”

Training Your Toddler To Battle Porn

Today we have a guest post from my friend Michael Foster. Michael is a pastor and Managing Director of It’s Good To Be A Man, a ministry to extend God’s house & father-rule, by helping men to establish their own houses in strength, workmanship & wisdom. He is also the father of seven children. Follow him on Twitter @thisisfoster orContinue reading “Training Your Toddler To Battle Porn”

Stop Believing These 10 Lies About Porn

Lies and deception are everywhere in today’s world. We believe many lies about health, politics, religion, love, and more. Lies are spread to advance an agenda. Lies are told to keep the truth from being known. Lies are spread to justify bad behavior. I can think of few places where more lies are spread thanContinue reading “Stop Believing These 10 Lies About Porn”