Just in time for school, Josh Berger (http://www.bergercounseling.com), one of our counselors at Alethia (LPC Intern) has written an article about bullying. We hope it is helpful to you! When Kids Get Bullied For many of us, bullies were an unfortunate part of growing up. We dealt with the worry, the embarrassment, the shame. We…Continue reading Bullying issues, bullies, and Kids being bullied.
Category: Men / Phalanx
Interview about midlife Crises
I was recently was interviewed by a Master’s Student about my opinions on mid-life crises. I do not claim to be an expert, but I think the mid-life crisis is an identity issue. Anyway, here are my thoughts – Do most people experience a mid-life crisis? And does it affect men more than women? Or…Continue reading Interview about midlife Crises
Parenting seminar online
http://fbctyler.org/south-campus/media/media-items/17/parenting-seminar I think this is a good basic seminar on parenting. Check it out!
Upcoming Speaking Events
Preaching at FBC South this next Sunday (the 8th) at 9am service. 3 weeks of summer Womenary July 2,9,16. 9:30-11:30am at Colonial Hills Baptist. August 24th – FBC South’s Open Season event for MEN! 4-7:30pm.
Manhood Rite
Manhood Rite A few years ago, my brother-in –law was interested in doing a manhood ceremony, rites of passage, challenge kind of thing. He asked me to create it for him. I wanted to create a plan and yet still create an individualized experience for him. Here is what I did, and this is now…Continue reading Manhood Rite
Great Local Parenting Conference
I and many of the counselors from Alethia Counseling Center will be speaking… and more importantly… Ginger Legg will be speaking at this event! Sign up now!
Passover Seder at FBC south
This is an amazing event for any Christian – it is a great chance to engage with the foundation of the Communion event that is so important to us as Jesus followers… Anyone invited!
MIGHTY -men's meetings
We are back on (we started tonight but I forgot to get the word out)… Wed nights from now through May 7th. Dinner is at 5:30pm… teaching for men only is at 6:30. We are looking at some of the most fantastic men of the Bible, in epic detail. “Did they tell you stories about…Continue reading MIGHTY -men's meetings
On being a dad
I have given this a lot of thought for years and especially this last year. One of the daughters in my life has given me the opportunity to think more deeply about these issues than I think I ever would have otherwise. So, at least I know where I stand right now. I apologize that…Continue reading On being a dad
Upcoming Speaking
Lord willing… Teaching the next two Wed nights at FBC South 6:30-7:30 on SEX. Coming sometime in March (23rd? 30th?), preaching South and DT about the Coming New Jerusalem.
Hack into the Power of Habit
After reading the book The Power of Habit by Duhigg, I was pleased with the information and the book, but there was a ton of stuff there and I was really wanting a clarification of the basic tenets. Thanks, Art of Manliness. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/06/22/how-to-hack-the-habit-loop-video/ Enjoy.
references for the men from the horse-ride father son weekend at Peniel
ok, so this was a great event with some horse rides, talks about men of scripture, sleeping in tents, and good food cooked on the giant grill in the woods at Camp Peniel! Fine and Pleasant Misery by Pat McManus – a must read for any camper! Crazy Crow outfitters – a great place to get tomahawks…Continue reading references for the men from the horse-ride father son weekend at Peniel
Preaching soon
I get the joy of preaching at FBC South Sunday the 22nd focusing attention on the third gift of the Magi – Myrrh. I will also be teaching Sunday School that day – focusing attention on the experience of Christ as a man on Earth in the Incarnation.
Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – part II
Make sure and read part I if you have not… We looked in part I at a handful of great, powerful and wealthy nations that fell apart under the strain of economic situations that are similar to what the US faces now… now for application and conclusions: So, it does not take a historical genius…Continue reading Prepared? Economic Meltdowns from the Past – part II
Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Ok, so this one is one of the more scary ones. There just isn’t a lot we can do about it… but it is very real. It has happened before. The sun is a little over 8 minutes away, as the light flies. It is 865,000 miles across, and a million times the volume of…Continue reading Prepared? Solar flares from the past.
Last Minute Men's Event News!
Iron Men Conference Who: All men ages 17 and older Where: Grace Community OJ Campus When: October 19, 2013 Registration: 8am-9am Conference: 9am-5pm Why: To Equip men to be Godly husbands, fathers, and leaders in their communities and work places. Key Note Speaker: Blake Chilton – Pastoral Resident The Village Church Flower…Continue reading Last Minute Men's Event News!
Speaking Series on Rest… and sex
You can download my talks on rest (including the talk about bringing rest and grace into your sex life) from week 11. They are unedited – I will put out an edited version in the future… but for now, enjoy!
How Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
Part 2 Go check out Part I, if you haven’t yet. We are answering the question, “how much time should spouses spend with each other?” With friends who are very similar to us, we can feel like we’ve spent a long time together even when we haven’t. Our temperaments, perspectives, opinions, etc., are so similar…Continue reading How Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
Open Season Men's Event
Get Ready! If you are interested, or know someone who is interested in being involved as a vendor, donor, or activity leader… or in any other capacity, have them contact me!
Facets of Sexuality… Part 1: Erotic
In the recent Seminar for Men, I quickly referenced the different engagements with sexuality – erotic, illicit and intimate. I have gotten questions about it, so, in preparation for the rest of the articles on “insights helpful to men into regards to communicating treasure-hood to their spouses through sexuality” (or some other equally subtle and…Continue reading Facets of Sexuality… Part 1: Erotic