Men are built to do work. Accomplishments are recognized and celebrated from an early age. On the farm, young men were paid by the bail when they put up hay. Chores were expected to be done as part of the family responsibilities. That manifested into a work ethic that had a man willing to put long hours in doing the work before him.

Wayne Huizenga was a successful businessman. He was known for ...read on

A friend I have played tennis with for years always admonishes me to remember the p-word, patience. I have played serve-and-volley tennis through my college years. If I had to hit the ball more than once after a serve or return of serve, I lost the point. The objective was to get to the net and put the ball away. Patience never entered my mind.

In life, that manifested into ...read on

At a recent study presentation, a young dad asked, “What is the best way for me to effectively balance work and family?” Great question! He was anticipating a problem as he struggled to prioritize right things in the midst of busy-ness. And it gave me an opportunity to discuss the myth of ‘life balance’.

The short answer is that life is ...read on

It starts at a young age. You see a buddy get away with stealing a candy bar and it is tempting to try to steal one too. In school, a friend cheats on tests routinely and then brags about his grade-point average. It can be tempting to follow that example as well when you struggle to make good grades.

It can continue into adulthood. Some people seem ...read on

“He was a good dad but now he is an intentional dad.” This was a validating comment from a mom whose husband had been involved in a fathering initiative for a number of years at their church. It reflects the difference between ‘doing’ dad and the intentionality behind ‘being’ a faithful father.

Over the 25 years of ministry, weekend father-daughter and father-son retreats have consistently provided ...read on