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Recent Posts

  • Touch Starvation - Parents.com and the New York Post have both reported,  "Young boys are reportedly feeling deprived of physical touch and affection, also know as "touch starvation." It can  have a major impact on their emotional and social well-being. Experts like Drs Michael Thompson and Matt Engler-Carlson have noted, "American culture often discourages boys from experiencing nurturing… Continue Reading
  • The Abraham Experience - Anthony Bradley reflected on his experience being in college fraternities.  Bradley remembers the adventure of college of not knowing anyone.  It forced him to build relationships, confront discomfort, and develop resilience.  But for young men today, the sense of adventure seemed entirely absent. They are building their adult lives on one operating principle: "stay safe,… Continue Reading
  • The Fury of The Fatherless - When I read recently about the Democratic Party being informed by SAM, code-name for "Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan." I know I had to do a blog on an effort to influence men.  Again, my focus in life is threefold: Scripture, Jesus and the Kingdom reign of Jesus (incarnational reality).  This focus cuts… Continue Reading
  • Old Guys Rule - Have you ever seen one of those "old guys rule" shirts or hats.  I am an old guys rule fan.  I have several shirts.  Often when I have been wearing a shirt, other guys will greet me, wearing their attire.  I realize, wearing such a t-shirt makes me very suspect with the younger generation, especially… Continue Reading
  • The Body Remembers - In my opinion, Anthony B. Bradley, is a very keen observer and advocate for the growing crisis of fatherlessness in our nation.  One of his conclusions is "presence matters." He writes, "boys need consistent, caring male presence not just for guidance, but for their emotional regulation, identity formation, and even biological resilience."  Boys don't thrive… Continue Reading
  • A Gold Jacket - I have an admission to make as I write this blog.  I look forward to watching the pro football hall of fame enshrinement ceremony each year.  This year my favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings, had Jared Allen, who played defensive end, go into the hall of fame.  My wife knows when I am been watching… Continue Reading
  • Like an old-time revival - My wife and I, watched in amazement and joy as we sensed  the presence of the Lord this past Sunday, during the five-hour memorial for Charlie Kirk, held in Phoenix's State Farm Stadium.  Both of us have spent the last couple of weeks, trying to discern what will be the impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination. … Continue Reading
  • Male Spaces - Richard Reeves is doing some insightful work regarding men and boys' issues in today's culture.  He recently posted an article entitled, "The case for male spaces," with an interesting subtitle, "Fears of the Old Boys' Club are now doing more harm than good."   Reeves contends that male loneliness is not getting the attention that it… Continue Reading
  • A Circle of Brothers - Stuart Whatley in an essay for The New Statesman entitled "The West is Bored to Death," contends our culture is weakening not from pain or poverty, but rather from boredom.  He believes, "a spiritual vacuum created by material abundance and the declining sense of meaning, has resulted in the rise of dangerous politics, aimless leisure,… Continue Reading
  • Roster Cutting Day - There are times when I would like to include sports in blogs, but I don't want to be over zealous in my interest of sports.  However, the following note in the Daily Caller, prompts me to comment on PJ Jules, a safety who survived the mandatory roster cut for the Cincinnati Bengals.  I am always… Continue Reading