She’s never been very loud. Always comes, sits with joy in her eyes, and watches the happenings. She shares her feelings and is part of the group, but no one notices when she’s gone. Then, on a winter retreat, she explains how we’ve been one of the biggest influences on her life ever, and because […]
Motivation
Weekend retreats are amazing. Action, trauma, fun, and focused God time — turbocharged by social chaos and zero sleep. Wow! You can glean a hundred insights in 48 hours. Here’s one that struck me. You notice a kid who shows up, says little, smiles politely, and hangs back — but comes blasting out of the […]
Hunting
We work out in a world-class gym. It’s so nice that professional sports teams practice there. There’s a curious thing, though. The men’s locker room hosts a population of little flies. They’re neither big nor fast — mostly they park on the wall and stay there. But enter the shower and you’ve got friends. The […]
Afterburners, Part Two
Lust may deliver the kick of afterburners, but that doesn’t mean we’re automatic victims. Many men choose instead to harness their passions to applied righteousness. Here are several proven approaches for defeating monstrous temptations. 1. Work on your WANTER. It comes down to what you want, so pray frequently to want what’s right. The man […]
Afterburners
When you live by the Air Force Academy you watch flyovers all year long — and especially during football season. The skies are a source of wonder. Multiple turbofans? Four A-10s. Sudden thunder? F-15s. An increasing drone? C-130s setting up to land. One time we heard a strange whining noise. Scanning the horizon we saw […]
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