What Men Wish Their Fathers Had Taught Them

I have made it my tradition to write my year-end post about marriage or raising children because my wedding anniversary (35th) is also this time of year. A few months ago, I came across an article by Matt Christensen; 11 men in three different countries, ranging in age from 30-45, responded to the question of whatContinue reading “What Men Wish Their Fathers Had Taught Them”

What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 2)

In last week’s post, I wrote about the first two principles of Christian manhood as developed by Robert Lewis; there are two more. Here are the four principles: It has always taken courage to be a leader, and that has probably never been truer than it is today. At the heart of leading is somethingContinue reading “What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 2)”

What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 1)

When I was growing up, one of the first images of men I had was through westerns: TV shows like Gunsmoke and books by Louis L’Amour gave me the idea that men were physically strong, unafraid, and comparatively quiet. They worked hard and provided for their families. My father, who was a pastor, also embodiedContinue reading “What Does Christian Manhood Look Like? (Part 1)”