People have forgotten the origin of their names. In this video I discuss the biblical power of names and how names can change the course of our lives.
7 Compelling Reasons Not to Go To College
There are a lot of college graduates providing reasons TO go to college, and a lot of people who didn’t pursue a degree giving reasons NOT to go to college. Hopefully I can give you…
Ways the Domesticated Man Satisfies His Needs
The modern man is little more than a designer dog. While still technically a dog, he hardly looks the part and though he has instincts, he fails to carry out any of his aims very…
Working for God
I started this blog primarily to refine my thoughts, but also to record them into a guide-to-life-lite for my future children. That being said, I want to give my children materially more than just polished…
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart, by John Eldredge, is a book aimed at helping men reconnect with the masculine nature which God placed inside them. This book is targeted at men who are feeling stuck in modern…
The Virtues of Vehicle Maintenance
These days, it seems as if I’m always behind on fixing issues with my cars. Just as I get one back to normal operation, a new problem reveals itself in another. Oddly enough, even if…
The Sustainable Prepper
The last several years of my life in the city I developed an interest in prepping. This was a compromise born from a desire to homestead, but with no land to work. It was around…
Preparing for Marriage
Marriage is unfortunately little more than a formality for most modern couples. What was intended to be a sacred covenant between man, woman, and God, is now no more than a cavalier decision to join…
Four Things Every Man Shouldn’t Leave Home Without
One of the most important traits a man can foster is dependability; not only dependability for others, but also for yourself. Each and every day, you are to anticipate all potential obstacles that might befall…
Men of the Bible III: Noah
As the decades roll by, the world continues its committed departure from God. Lawlessness abounds as people are encouraged to worship their flesh. Sexual immorality is celebrated, idols are cherished, falsehoods are authenticated, and monstrosities…
God Does Not Forgive Just Anyone. Neither Should You.
I was talking with my wife recently and she shared that she was struggling to forgive someone from her past. Though the obligation she felt as a Christian to forgive this person was weighing on…
Cutting Back Instead of Cutting Loose
Many of us enjoy alcohol—some a little too much—but even if we typically drink in moderation, it’s a fairly common occurrence to accidentally (or purposefully) go too far. There is nothing wrong with alcohol itself…
Homes Shape People, People Shape Society
Recently, as I was perusing the local real estate listings, I noticed a few off-grid properties that intrigued me. With the market so inflated, much of these properties’ appeal was their lower price tag. That…
Men of the Bible II: Cain
Sometimes we all need to be taken down a peg. We get a little proud, a little arrogant, and we need reminding that we are here to serve God. When we catch ourselves crediting our…
Looking to the Bible for Role Models
No matter how good you are, everyone needs a coach or a mentor. Arguably, to be the best, you have to have a coach. Olympians, famous musicians, world leaders, company CEOs, you name it, all…