As a quarterback who had to read blitzes to stay upright and read defenses to sustain drives and score points to win, I paid intense attention to our coach’s scouting reports of our opponents’ defensive schemes. I also studied my film and…
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Would you have walked (to the locker room) with Tyler Loop?
It was the biggest 5 seconds of Tyler's athletic and professional life. The Baltimore Ravens’ rookie kicker stood poised on the field, ready to kick a game-ending 41-yard field…
Discoveries by brain scientists, psychologists, and theologians are lining up. According to neurotheologian Jim Wilder and pastor Michel Hendricks, the human brain is always hunting for peace and joy. The chemistry and synapses of our brain…
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Part of our family arrived today to celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy time together (and play at Gramma & Grampa’s).
This week, let’s make our verbs bigger than cook, eat, and watch (football).
Let’s aim our hearts toward God and…
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In my last blog, I talked about the importance of having your inner core group of deep Level 5 friendships. Part of that friendship is picking each other up. As Ecclesiastes puts it, “Two are better than one…If either falls down, one can…
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You don’t need a deep friendship with every guy in your life—and that’s ok! At a recent MEN HUDDLE Huddle Captains Convene, we talked about how Level 5 Friendship isn’t a system to turn every friend into an intimately close friend. It’s…
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We have a leadership problem in America. It’s part of our pride and power problem. Nowadays, leaders in everything from politics to business are quick with excuses and blame, and slow to admit fault or take responsibility. Pride and power…
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It’s been a long time since my last blog, but I’ve been busy over the past few months working with the team to create something that, God-willing, can help men establish, deepen and grow the kind of friendships that Jesus modelled for us.…
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During His time on Earth, Jesus showed us that our life-long mission is to become more like God every day. He knew exactly how to meet a person where they were at and help them grow. A key part of this was the process of discipleship. Before…
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When interpreting how did Jesus handle conflict, there are two seemingly opposite characterizations of Him. One is a peace-loving hippie who stopped His own disciple from defending Him before He was falsely accused, tried, and executed like…
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Are you feeling fearful in your life? Do you need extra courage to do something you know you need to do? Courage in the Bible is a recurring theme, reminding us that fear is a natural human response, but we are never alone. God is with us, by…
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Young men are being seriously blitzed right now. According to the Stanford Review, they are “three times more likely to overdose, four times more likely to commit suicide, and a staggering 14 times more likely to be incarcerated than their…
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One of the greatest difficulties of modern life is how easy everything is. I certainly don’t want anything to actually get harder for me or you, but it’s easy to go through our days without facing any dangers or hardships. When something…
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Fear has devastating effects on our lives. It affects our memory, brain processing and our mental and physical health. More importantly, it keeps us from living in the faith and power of God. Everyone deals with fear. I know I have, whether…
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Being a father comes with its challenges, responsibilities, and joys. But being a Christian father carries an even deeper calling: to reflect God’s love, provide spiritual leadership, and guide your family in faith. What does this look like…
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A Christian family is more than shared bloodlines—it’s a home built on faith, love, and obedience to God’s Word. At its core, a Christian family keeps Christ at the center, creating a foundation for lasting unity and purpose. But what…
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The Bible is the story of God creating humanity in His image, giving them free will, and then bringing them closer to Him with His perfect way and the sacrifice of His Son. It is the greatest concentration of wisdom in the Bible, a collection…
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True Biblical spiritual leadership doesn’t look like the world's leadership. And when a spiritual leader fails, it’s because they’ve traded Jesus’ way of leading for a worldly way.
Sometimes, that’s replacing spiritual goals with…
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For guys, we all start out with good intentions. But temptations arise, and it’s easy to slide into telling half-truths, justifying sinful behavior, secrecy and pretense. Usually, it blows up in your face sooner or later. But even if you keep…
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Think of the qualities of a great leader. He or she is inspirational and direct, has a plan, holds others accountable, and puts the team first. Now, think of a bad leader: a hypocritical commander who lacks confidence or direction.…
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Trust is the cornerstone of a healthy, lasting marriage. Most marriages start on a solid foundation of trust. In that honeymoon phase, our excitement for each other makes us act our best. But then, as we get comfortable, we let our real selves…
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To Mock is Human; To Understand, Is Divine
Coaching, RelationshipsJohn Harbaugh Embodies Coaching Manhood
Coaching, LeadershipEncouragement Rocks: How (and Why) to Appreciate Others
Leadership, RelationshipsMake your verbs bigger than cook, eat, and watch (football)
Devotionals, RelationshipsReal Men Pick Each Other Up
Friendship, ManhoodHow Many Close Friends Should You Have?
Friendship, ManhoodWhy Leaders Need Real Friendship
LeadershipLead with Your Limp—The Importance of Being Vulnerable First
Devotionals, LeadershipWhat Does Discipleship Look Like?
PurposeHow Did Jesus Handle Conflict?
Leadership5 Big Lessons About Courage In The Bible
Leadership3 Important Factors in Guiding Young Men
Leadership3 Big Ideas for Praying for Strength in Christ
PrayerWhat Does The Bible Say About Fear?
Mental HealthWhat Does It Mean To Be a Christian Father?
FatherhoodWhat Is a Christian Family?
Prayer7 Key Verses in the Bible About Wisdom
PrayerWhat Does Spiritual Leadership Look Like?
LeadershipWhat Makes a Good Accountability Partner?
RelationshipsHow to Lead Your Family Spiritually
LeadershipHow To Build Trust In Marriage
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