Ways to free yourself from destructive guilt and shame. Guilt and shame are emotions that can be difficult to deal with, regardless of gender. However, it is often the case that men struggle with these feelings more than women. There […]
One of the longest and uneventful drives for me is leaving the State of Florida. Driving from Miami, Fl. to visit family in Georgia, takes us about eight hours to clear the state. What makes this drive so tedious is […]
This past week I set my clock back an hour as mandated by Daylight Saving Time. Like so many, this time change threw my routine off, which affected me physically and mentally. I dread Daylight Saving Time because I know […]
After fifteen years, my trusted laptop briefcase met its end. The handle just broke off right before I had a chance to lift it off the ground. It was time for a replacement, so I went to the local store […]
Over the years, I’ve held different roles and responsibilities in the church. I’ve done my best to walk in obedience when God has called, and I’ve learned never to say “no” when asked to volunteer until I’ve prayed over it. […]
As we discussed things we value most, fellow FX3® brother Jesus pointed to a collection of surfboards neatly organized on a stand behind him. He mentioned how he’d invested thousands of dollars over the years and how each board has […]
Over the years, I’ve met extraordinary people, but a few tend to stand out more than others. One of those people was my school friend Clayton. Clayton is an individual obsessed with comic books. As far back as I met […]
Not long ago, I had the privilege of volunteering to work on the Explore God campaign for our city. It’s a city-wide initiative that takes hundreds of hours, thousands of dollars, and a year to plan. All of this planning […]
When younger, I used to squeeze by on deadlines. I always procrastinated and waited until the last minute to finish a job. On one occasion, this character flaw cost me dearly. My design company was relatively new, and a friend […]
“It’s the best, if not the best, roasted pork I’ve ever had.” Was what my step-father-in law said to me. My mother-in-law confirmed it by saying, “It’s true. He says that to everyone.” Years ago, for my birthday, I decided […]
