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The Secret of Happiness

December 30, 2012 Men and their God

I once heard someone say, “I’d rather be happy than right.” While I can’t remember who said it or in what context, it stuck with me. I’ve seen too many arguments between people who were both equally convinced they were right and the other person was completely wrong. Even if one of them happens to [...]

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The Little Things

December 22, 2012 Men and their Family

“Little things.” These words have been used in such phrases as: “It’s the little things that matter”; “Little things mean a lot.” We’ve also heard that “It’s the small details that matter”; and “There are no small/little jobs.” While we understand the meaning behind these words because they ring true, most men want to slay [...]

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A TON of Bricks

December 16, 2012 Men and their God

I woke up Friday, still feeling worn out from a very long road trip that saw me crossing into six states outside of Alabama. I started my day like everyone else I suppose, but it was hectic and busy. A news alert crossed my phone. Something about a shooting. I swiped it away and continued [...]

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Simple Respect

December 1, 2012 Men and their God

Respect is something we usually understand best when its missing. When its missing, it is obvious because we feel, in our bones, disrespected. You know what I mean. Its usually a comment someone makes or maybe some action. Its not the exact words they say, it is how they say them. Its the attitude. Condescending. [...]

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Expectations of Leadership

November 24, 2012 Men and their Workplace

My first introduction to leadership, what it is, what it isn’t, and how it affects people and situations around the world came through several books I read by John Maxwell. I have read many other authors since then, but a couple of my favorites by John Maxwell are “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” and [...]

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Easy to Forget Until Gone

November 17, 2012 Personal Checkup

Ever get up to leave a room to go get something only to get where you know you were going and forget what it was you went in there for? Mildly frustrating would be one way I would describe it. I’m standing there in the room. I know I’m here to get something, and yet [...]

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That Last Thirty-something Birthday

November 10, 2012 A Single Man

This past week I kicked off my last thirty-something birthday, and I am now living out the 40th year of my life on my way to the big 4-0. You see, I was reminded by a friend that I have completed 39 years so I’m actually living my 40th year, and although this is technically [...]

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Generosity. How Generous Are You?

November 3, 2012 Uncategorized

I have a feeling that most people, if asked if they were generous or not, would probably give a middle of the road answer. I believe only a very few people would willingly describe themselves as being miserly. I also believe that few people would want to ascribe to themselves the title of “Most Generous [...]

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The Accuser and Me

October 20, 2012 Men and their God

At various times in life people seem to get around to questions like, “Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Why did God create me?” These are great questions, and in exploring them people have found purpose and fulfillment in life. The problem is, I don’t think it happens to enough [...]

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My Friend Unconditional

October 13, 2012 Men and their Friends

It is a difficult task to see yourself for who you really are. Self-assessment is not easy, and I would say it is especially more difficult for men. We always want to see, and quite easily do see more often than not, the best in ourselves. We always want to think we are right, and [...]

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