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How To Become A Navy Seal Without Joining The Military

How To Become A Navy Seal Without Joining The Military

As a dad, I was almost taken out by the enemy. I almost blew it, but my Commander in Chief, God Himself, God gave me another chance.

Men, I don’t know what you are facing as a husband, as a father, but we are being taken out left and right. There is a war on the family unit and significant ground is being lost. This will not be won politically, by the government, by the courts, by the media or by sitting around waiting for the next guy to do something. This war will be one by us manning up and stepping into the role of fatherhood that God has called us into.

Here is a re-work of the Navy Seal Ethos for all you husbands and fathers out there fighting the good fight for your families, may you be encouraged!

In times of trouble or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our family’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside a brotherhood to serve his God, his family, and protect their way of life. I am that man.

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February 4, 2014 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: courage, dad, family, honor, husband, kids, leadership, love

How To Become A Man Of Steel

How To Become A Man Of Steel

Had a chance to see the new Superman movie Man of Steel and it was awesome, I really enjoyed it! If the word “epic” has lost its meaning in the throes of recent summers, Man of Steel redefines it. I loved the original superman movies and still do, but this reboot by Zack Snyder (Director of 300) left me wanting more. I haven’t seen a good Superman move since the Christopher Reeves series.

Man of Steel is a movie that finally goes with the approach that there’s been no other Superman movies.

 -Zack Snyder

But with all the recent superhero movies, I walked out with some deeper questions.

Is Superman relevant today?

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June 18, 2013 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: dad, hope, identity, life

The Great Career Hoax!

The Great Career Hoax!

Father’s Day is upon us men, once again, but I want to challenge you with a question. Is this day about us or our kids and family? Hold that thought for a bit.

As we unpack this, let’s start with this from Patrick Morley of Man in the Mirror:

The late Tom Skinner, a sought after speaker, once said that he received a call one day from a friend who wanted him to speak at an event one week away. Usually such events get scheduled months in advance.

Tom looked at his calendar and said, “I’m sorry, I have an appointment with my daughter on that day.”

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June 11, 2013 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: dad, family, husband, life, pride

Warning: Dad’s Failing To Pass The Mantle

Warning: Dad’s Failing To Pass The Mantle

Recently watched Wrath Of The Titans with my son and the ending scene really stuck a chord with me. In this scene Perseus passes the mantle to his son Helius by speaking words of life and symbolically by handing over his sword.

Yeah, this is a fictional movie but this scene gets at the core of what’s missing today.

Consider this glimpse in the story of Jesus. Before His ministry begins, before He has His wilderness experience Jesus hears these words from God, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17) Ever pause and think about the significance of this?

This is huge!

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February 5, 2013 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: broken, dad, family, Jesus, journey, leadership, life, prodigal, self-worth

Turning Point

Turning Point

Through the tears, I found the courage to shout out with a battle cry to the enemy: “I have allowed you to take much from me, but as long as I stand I will defend my children!”

Conviction is worthless until it converts itself into conduct.

 -Thomas Carlyle

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September 4, 2012 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: courage, dad, family, identity, journey, leadership, life

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