If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Balance – Ordered Devotion, Not Perfect Balance

(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Balance – Ordered Devotion, Not Perfect Balance”

If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Faith that Stays

(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Faith that Stays”

If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Money  –  Freedom Is Better Than Flash

(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Money  –  Freedom Is Better Than Flash”

If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Career  –  Don’t Worship the Ladder

(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Career  –  Don’t Worship the Ladder”

If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Marriage – Choose Character Over Chemistry

(The idea behind this series is – “what advice would I give my twenty-something sons about life?” So, I am taking the approach of coffee shop conversations with young men who are transitioning into independent manhood. These are lessons I have learned and would love to convey to young men – in hopes to impartContinue reading “If I Could Sit You Down Over Coffee: Marriage – Choose Character Over Chemistry”

Leading with Silence Instead of Love

Part 4 of Quiet Sins Dads Face Silence can feel like strength – especially for men. I used to believe that saying less avoided conflict and showed restraint. But over time, I learned that silence often communicates distance, not wisdom. Love needs a voice. Scripture challenges us to speak – not harshly, but lovingly. EphesiansContinue reading “Leading with Silence Instead of Love”

Quiet Sins Dads Face

Most dads don’t wake up one morning and decide to wreck their families or abandon their faith. The dangers we face are usually quieter than that – subtle habits, slow drift, good intentions that go unchecked. These are the sins no one really warns us about because they don’t look like rebellion. They look likeContinue reading “Quiet Sins Dads Face”

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”

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”