Have you ever caught yourself snapping at your kids after a rough day at work? Or found yourself pulling back emotionally from your spouse because of a fight you had …
When You Truly Hate Someone
I’m writing this as the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup playoffs meander awkwardly near summer (which seems so wrong). For some, at this time of year, it is the loathing …
4 Qualities of a Good Dad
What makes a good dad? Now there’s a good question. As a dad six times over, I’ve asked this question many times, especially after being sure I’ve colossally messed it …
When Porn Becomes Sex Education
“Sex is dirty, gross, and shameful—save it for someone special.” That was one person’s response when asked to summarize the Christian sex education they received growing up. Others I interviewed …
What Happens When We Honor Our Fathers
A few years back, my wife and I were out for lunch with some friends. We were having a great time together, catching up on our lives, laughing a bit, …
Good Dads are Good Coaches
The drive from the game to the pizza shop was quiet. Liam, my 13-year-old son, and his rep basketball team had just won their second game in a row, but …
Living Faithfully as an Adult Son
I’m not a huge Star Wars fan, but even I know the scene from The Empire Strikes Back when a grown-up Luke Skywalker battles Darth Vader with 1980s special effect …
5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids the Bible
I hear from other dads all the time: “What are you doing to teach your kids the Bible?” Men know they are “supposed” to be sharing Scripture with their kids. …
When You’ve Lost the Love of Your Life
It was the hardest day of my life. I knew it was coming, but nothing could’ve prepared me for it. Nancy and I had been happily married for almost 40 …
6 Biblical Steps to a Better Marriage
We know the Lord desires us to have healthy marriages. But how? No man goes into marriage to just “survive.” Many men simply don’t know how to cultivate a healthy …