You have heard it from your pastor. Speakers like Robert Lewis and even Tony Robbins talk about building a support team or being in a small group. I will say it again.. though with many, many more words, because I like (the sound of my own voice) to prattle on..
We all go through times of crisis. Crisis of identity, faith, purpose, or usefulness. We experience it in times of difficulty with finances, relationships, work, injury, or even depression. More than the tests and trials of life, we experience moments of doubt, so severe, that we forget whom (who?) we are and for what we were designed. We know we … Click to Continue →
As I sit here and contemplate my morning reading, I preview what my day will look like. The focus of the passage is the psalmist’s earthly enemies.
As I ponder the question of “how does that apply to me today”, that still small voice speaks…
We have many earthly ‘enemies’, but our enemies are usually more mundane things like obstacles & challenges. At home it may be our physical limitations like asthma, allergies, out-of-shape or an actual handicap. At work it may be a tough job market, rusty skill set, a lack of confidence or a need for training. I know for myself, professionally I am struggling with learning how to market my business(es) … Click to Continue →
I completely respect Dr. Dobson and I have yet to disagree with his advice or counsel.
From a Dad’s point of view this is right on the nose! (I’m the dad..)
Enjoy!
May Jesus have His way with your day
– Gary C –
Gary Cartagena is a dedicated husband and father. He is Founder and consultant for Tek Management, Founder of the Men’s Leadership site: CalebStrong.org, Co-Founder of the online Bible study app:BibleCounts
Are we, as a nation, becoming the image of new Babylon as portrayed in the book of Revelation?
As I read Revelation 18:1-24 I see a significant similarity to our culture, arrogance, failures as a society and ultimately the very real consequences. Economic collapse, moral decay, and an eventual erasing of a culture.
It seems as if Revelation 18:3 is describing our prior status as power broker of the world. As I read on I see the consequences of a nation called to greatness when we put a Biblical ethical standard at the forefront of our daily practices. That was a standard of honesty, honor, respect, hard work, fairness, and a bond among men, that camaraderie, where men held each other accountable at … Click to Continue →
