I know you’ve heard this phrase before: I’ll do _____ when I get all my ducks in a row… Or maybe in one of these other, less obvious (and more insidious) forms: I’ll buy ____ when I get my finances balanced… I’ll go ____ when I get enough time to spare… I’ll go back to … Read more Deconstructing the Myth of ‘Ducks in a Row’
[Author’s Note: This entry originally appeared on the BlogOfManly.com on 11/22/2013] Temporality. As in, having to do with time. I have a strange relationship with time, perhaps you do as well. When I am enjoying myself, time is fleeting. When I am bored or trudging through some task, time can’t possible move fast enough. I … Read more Temporality
I’ve been struggling the last few days. Since Thursday night, to be clear. I was sitting on the couch, idly skimming twitter, when the first reports of the shooting began rolling in. For the next three hours, I couldn’t do much but continually refresh the feed for the #dallasshooting hashtag. I was transfixed. Horrified. I … Read more Where is the Joy
I’m not big into sports. I’ll watch the occasional football game. I keep up with NASCAR because I’m in a fantasy league and get to go out to the races on my employer’s dime. But basketball? Baseball? Even hockey? Not really. But today, I realized that I have a professional level, maybe even an Olympic … Read more Swing for the Fences
You are built with certain passions embedded within your heart and soul. By passions, I mean those facets of our shared human experience that tug at your heart or enrage your soul to a far greater degree than those around you. Those “tugs” will lead you to discover your passions, which are ultimately the signposts to your … Read more Conviction II – You Are Passionate
You deserve to enjoy life. Not the general “you”, but you specifically, reading these words right now. Not only do you deserve to enjoy life, but you deserve to enjoy it TODAY. I believe this, because I believe the Creator of the Universe built every single person to enjoy this life. And if the Creator … Read more Conviction I – You Deserve Joy
Ten days ago, I turned 35 years old. Not surprisingly, I found myself to be in a contemplative mood in the days leading up to my birthday. Because most of my dear readers are close friends and family, likely you will not be surprised at my age. But I am. I am surprised to find myself … Read more 35 Years
No, God is not disappointed with you. Sorry if you were hoping I was going to tell you that He is. If you have a moment, I’d like to explain why I’m confident He is not disappointed with you… I had a mentor once, many years ago now, who really challenged a great many of my preconceived … Read more Is God Disappointed With You?
I came here tonight hoping to be able to translate some of what is swirling around in my brain into my chosen form of expression – writing. But as I fired up this page, I felt muted. Part of the issue is that much of what I’m processing isn’t in the forefront of my brain, … Read more Struggle Gut Check
[Author’s Note: This entry was originally published on 9/14/2012 on BlogOfManly.com] Much like Josh [Chief Editor of BlogOfManly.com], I love the conversations and healthy debates we have behind the scenes on different topics. As iron sharpens iron, so too one man sharpens another. I actually agree with Josh completely on the distinction of hero … Read more Are You My Hero?
