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: The Never-Ending Grind

Part 5 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series Everywhere you turn, there’s pressure to do more. Work harder. Earn more. Climb higher. And while you’re at it, be the perfect husband, the intentional dad, the loyal friend, and the strong man of faith who has it all figured out. The worldContinue reading “Silent Struggles: The Never-Ending Grind”

Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected

Part 4 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series You give. And then you give some more.Your time. Your energy. Your focus. Your strength. Day after day, you show up – for your job, your family, your commitments – because that’s what men do. And if you’re like most of us, youContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected”

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”

Be Wary of Debt

Proverbs 22:7 – “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” I’ll be honest, this is one of those principles I wish I had fully grasped in my twenties. Debt is so normalized in our culture that we barely question it. Swipe now, pay later. Finance it. Stretch it.Continue reading “Be Wary of Debt”

Money Is a Worship Issue

1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” Money isn’t the enemy.But when it becomes the object of your trust, affection, or identity—it’s no longer a tool. It’s a false god. And it will fail you every single time. We love to quote 1 Timothy 6:10,Continue reading “Money Is a Worship Issue”

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”

Finding Answers

Being a Christian is far from easy—but it is simple. The world often makes faith seem complicated, as if we must decipher some hidden code or figure things out on our own. But God has already given us everything we need to walk this journey. His Word is our guide, our foundation, and our sourceContinue reading “Finding Answers”

Am I Enough?

If I’m being honest, this is a question I wrestle with more often than I’d like to admit: Am I enough? Am I a good enough leader at work? Do I belong in the rooms I’m invited into, or am I just faking it until someone finds me out? Am I a good enough husband—lovingContinue reading “Am I Enough?”