Do you want to know what the biggest threat to integrity is? It’s selfishness. When I am focused on me, and me alone, my integrity takes a hit. But when I am focused on others, when I am living a selfless life, integrity can flourish. The reason for this is simple. Jesus made a statement ...
Integrity is hard. I mean, it can be really hard. Sin is extremely tempting, and all too often we succumb to its deceitful, tantalizing appeal. We fail. Integrity can be very hard. But you can beat that failure more often by keeping an optimistic attitude. Too often, the topics of our conversation is the latest ...
One of the most disturbing trends I see in marriages, and in men’s lives in general could be called the Vegas Principle. You know what I’m talking about. The idea that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” I believe that this is one of the most damaging aspects that most marriages face today. We ...
Our culture has taught is to compartmentalize our lives well. We work at work, and we play at home or out. We do church on Sunday’s and maybe on Wednesday, and we allow none of these areas to overlap. We compartmentalize our lives fully. I want to encourage you not to do that. First of ...
Integrity is one of the key characteristics we must have as dads and husbands. But where do you get it? By what standard do you measure yourself, and by extension, your kids, as they grow? Integrity must be based upon some kind of standard, or it becomes meaningless. I have heard it said that everyone ...
At this point in the life of my family, I have witnessed, and been a part of, the decisions of three of my kids to accept Jesus. It has been a blessing to watch my kids grow in their faith, and to come to the point where they see their own need for Jesus, for ...