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Photo Credit:Viacheslav Peretiatko Most men that I know want to be respected. It is critically important to them–in their marriages, parenting, workplaces, and relationships. Respect is often deeply tied to a man’s identity–when a man feels respected, he may feel like he can conquer the world! But when a man feels he has lost respect,…
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Oh Julia, If I had known, would I have said anything differently?Would I have wanted to ask you any other questions? You were filled with joy.Your flowers knew your voice as you sang to them like your children.Through you your family knew true love. To hold space and time with you for even a moment…
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If you know lasting hope, set out before you–hope that cannot be taken or shaken, then it is possible, regardless of the circumstances…to ALWAYS be able to praise + rejoice + give thanks–in the morning, the midday, and the in dark of night. -Alex
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The 6 verses of Psalm 23 are short, but packed with richness–about provision, protection, leadership and presence. I often think about what women need from men, and these elements in Psalm 23 stuck out to me in how it describes what God gives his people. I think these reflect what a good man should strive…
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The battle is raging, and I find myself turning and looking around. Where are the men? Where are the fighters? Have they abandoned their posts? Our city is under attack! Our families are being separated out and isolated! Our children are exposed and vulnerable! Our neighbors–in the very houses next to us– are suffering! The…
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I recently had a chance to sit down at a meal with men who have—and are—facing divorce, and experience the power of men showing up authentically and vulnerably. I want to share a few things I’ve learned along the way from these conversations and my own experience. 💬 Tell the Truth. Do what is Right…
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Yesterday, my daughter and I were scrolling through old photos from when we lived in Richmond, VA. She laughed at seeing herself as a “little person,” while I was struck by how much she remembered, even at such a young age. In those photos, I found a picture of some cracked bricks on our old…
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7 Characteristics Worth Pursuing (3 minute read) It’s a quiet Saturday morning. You have your coffee, and you’re looking out the window. You’re not thinking about mowing your lawn, or cleaning out the garage—you’re wondering, “Am I becoming the man I always hoped I’d be?” Here’s the truth: You are becoming someone. The question is,…
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Husbands–you are leaving an impact on your marriage and your legacy. Every word, every action or inaction, every sound or silence to her, is telling the story of who you are. How are you treating your wife? Do you love her as much as you love yourself, and treat her as you would your own…
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It’s hard to admit when I have failed. The greater the failure, the harder it becomes to admit. My list might read like…. Husband–failed. Dad–often failing. Man– yep. Friend–yeah, quite a bit. It also amazes me how deep my self-pride goes. It is so easy and so natural to want to make my mistakes and…
Moving Forward 