After a Year of Wrestling, I Finally Know What I'm Building Here
After a year of scattered writing, I finally found the thread that connects everything: an ancient calling nobody talks about anymore.
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Some men master fatherhood but never learn to elder their city. Fewer still discover what it means to rule in the Kingdom. Join me as I aspire to this noble task (1 Tim 3:1).
After a Year of Wrestling, I Finally Know What I'm Building Here
After a year of scattered writing, I finally found the thread that connects everything: an ancient calling nobody talks about anymore.
I Want to Become a Proverbs 31 Husband
I'm aspiring to fill the ancient role of my city’s gatekeeper, to be a god‑fearing leader in my family.
The Subtle Erosion of Connection in our Family
Our family is slowly driving apart relationally. Sometimes the good things slowly strangle what matters most. Here's what we're changing.
We Banned All Screens for 1 Year. Today My Teenager Gets An Unlocked Phone.
We eliminated all screens for our 7 kids for a full year. Today my daughter turns 16 and gets her first real phone. Here's why...
It's Supposed To be Impossible (And That Made It Irresistible)
Boredom led me to sell everything and chase what couldn't exist. Two years of willing dreams into reality taught me this.
The Teenager Problem: When "Employees" Become Stakeholders
I've been running my family like a business and now I'm wondering: should my teenage "employees" get promoted to the planning team?
What 2,340 Weeks Taught Me About What Actually Matters
Every Friday I color in another box on my wall. 2,340 down, 1,660 to go. This morbid ritual taught me what actually matters at 45.
The Subtle Invasion of Overcommitment In My Life
I slowly filled every margin with good things until I had no space left for what mattered most.
The One Skill That (I think) Makes You Better at Everything
I think the skill of coaching could benefit everyone. I think... How might this idea change your everyday interactions?
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