Gentleness – Dadvotionals

The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey

We’ve come to the end of the Silent Struggles series, but not the end of the story – because the silent struggles of men don’t disappear overnight. They’re real. They’re heavy. And they often show up when no one else sees. But here’s what I hope you’ve discovered: you’re not alone in those battles. You’reContinue reading “The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey”

Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?

Part 7 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series No one tells you how lonely manhood can feel. You can be surrounded by people – at work, at home, even at church – and still feel like you’re walking through life on your own. We were made for connection, yet many ofContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?”

Silent Struggles: The Mask of Strength

Part 6 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series We live in a world that tells men to be strong. Don’t cry. Don’t complain. Don’t show weakness. And for a lot of us, that message took root early – maybe from a coach, a parent, a boss, or just the culture weContinue reading “Silent Struggles: The Mask of Strength”

Silent Struggles: My Voice Doesn’t Matter

If you’ve gone quiet – not out of pride, but out of protection – let this be a reminder:

Your voice was never meant to be buried under your burdens.
It was meant to bless, build, and bring truth.

So speak gently. Speak wisely. Speak boldly.

God hears you.
Your family needs you.
And your voice still matters.

Silent Struggles: Just the Provider

Part 2 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series There’s a unique kind of emptiness that hits a man who feels like he’s only valued for what he brings – not for who he is. You go to work.You grind.You pay the bills, keep the lights on, fix the broken stuff, andContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Just the Provider”

A Father’s Day Dadvotional: Standing Strong in Love

I’m about halfway through writing a series about here on Dadvotionals—a journey I expect will span 8 or 9 posts when all is said and done. I am not 100% sure where its leading me – but I am just going with it. If you’ve missed it here they are: You Were Made to ProduceContinue reading “A Father’s Day Dadvotional: Standing Strong in Love”

Don’t Take the Easy Road

It seems like we are all always up in arms about something. We are quick to be offended, quick to feel disrespected, and quick to fire back to defend ourselves. When we fire back, our “adversaries” are quick to be offended, quick to feel disrespected, and quick to fire back to defend themselves. And soContinue reading “Don’t Take the Easy Road”

Change the World

I cannot shake this feeling of sadness and despair with the state of our country. I have found myself getting angry as well. I am angry at the way some people are responding. I am angry at the way some people are not responding. I am angry that I cannot safely do more. I amContinue reading “Change the World”

We have to DO better

I am very troubled by what I see in our Country today. It’s not new, but maybe that is what is so troubling. I am troubled by the injustice, the hatred, the anger, the violence and the lack of caring and compassion. Our Country is in the midst of emerging from months of isolation andContinue reading “We have to DO better”

Surrounded by weeds

In my Bible, there is a single verse that has been highlighted, underlined, bookmarked, and jotted down more than any other verse. It is not the most popular verse in the Bible. It is not even all that widely known. It isn’t on t-shirts or bumper stickers. Your grandmother probably doesn’t have it cross stitchedContinue reading “Surrounded by weeds”