Below is my first attempt at “copy writing”. Bonnie had asked me if I could give a testimonial about life coaching, and this is what I sent back. Enjoy! Ever heard of a star athlete without a coach? The athlete has talent, skill, drive, dedication, and a deep knowledge of their game. So why have … Read more What is Life Coaching?
Money Tells a Story
When talking about turning down opportunities on the Tim Ferris podcast, Seth Godin explained that “Money is a story. Once you have enough for beans and rice, and taking care of your family, and a few other things, money is a story. And, you can tell yourself any story you want about money. But its better to tell … Read more Money Tells a Story
What I’m Listening To Right Now – Brown Bird, Bilgewater
I wish I could articulate exactly what it is about this song that resonates with me right now, but I love it! The lyrics remind me that daily struggles serve a purpose, with a refrain like this: if the sun was always shining and our load always light we’d be shaking like a … Read more What I’m Listening To Right Now – Brown Bird, Bilgewater
Take Your Turn
Do you martyr yourself on a regular basis? If someone has to sacrifice, is it always you? Let me tell you about my own experiencing of the cost of martyrdom… Did you know that here in Texas, we actually have road signs reminding drivers to “Drive Friendly”? Most of my readers right now live in … Read more Take Your Turn
Is God Disappointed With You?
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?
Struggle Gut Check
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
Are You My Hero?
[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?
I think I can, I think I can
[Author’s Note: This entry was originally published on 7/24/2012 on BlogOfManly.com] God has a funny way of explaining the nature of my relationship to Him through my relationship to my daughter. I can’t even begin to guess the number of times God has revealed some aspect of our relationship to me this way. In … Read more I think I can, I think I can
Edit Like a Man
[Editors Note: This originally appeared as part of the BlogOfManly writer’s guide. ] As a group, the Blog of Manly authors are solid writers. Therefore, this list of writing guidelines is not meant as a sharp correction, but instead as a baseline from which our men can choose to deviate when appropriate. Formulaic writing is … Read more Edit Like a Man
My War With Porn
[Author’s Note: This entry was originally published on 7/16/2012 on BlogOfManly.com] I want to tell you a story about my war with addiction to pornography, the battle I finally won, and the ongoing skirmishes I still fight to this day. At the height of the war, I was absolutely convinced that I was not … Read more My War With Porn