Life is full of trade-offs. An example of this is the stack of books on my office desk. Apparently I have traded cleanliness for having my favorite books close at hand. But …
Ghost Month is Here
It was the late summer of 2000 and I was in Taichung, Taiwan sitting in Chinese class at Donghai University. My teacher began to talk about something called “Ghost Month.” …
Life is Like a Chicken Coop
Not long after we first moved out to the Taiwanese countryside I spent several weeks building a chicken coop and pen. Looking back now at it now I probably should’ve…
Honey, Things Are Not What They Seem!
Today started out well. I arose while it was still dark, and tiptoed downstairs to start my daily morning ritual. I must admit, I enjoy getting up before the break …
How to Start Homeschooling… Like a Pro
Are you interested in homeschooling your children but don’t know how to get started? I put together this quick startup guide to help give you 10 key steps you need …
Why I Forgot Most Everything I Ever Learned in School
If you ask me to help you design and build a house, it’s definitely going to come out crooked. Even though I loved drawing homes and cabins in beautiful landscapes …
The Ultimate Guide to TV-Free, Family-Building Activities
We all know that plopping the family down in front of the TV every night is not the best choice of family-building activites. But what other options do we have? …
The Leatherman Charge TTI Multi-Tool: Is This the Ultimate Everyday Carry Tool?
Every man knows how important tools are in getting the job done. In this video I do a thorough review of my favorite tool of all time- the Leatherman Charge TTI multi-tool. I also give you my #1 reason why…
40 Manly Bible Verses & Quotes To Fortify & Refine Your Masculinity
View PostFamily Discipleship Doesn't Have to Be Hard
There’s no getting around it: Christian men are called to be the spiritual leaders in the home. But out of all of our responsibilities, spiritual discipleship in the home is one …
The Greatest Calling of the Christian Husband and Father
Dear Christian brothers, there is no one in the world better qualified and sanctified to lead and disciple your family than you- not your favorite Christian authors and Christian speakers, and not even…
What's Missing From Most Christian Families?
View PostBe Careful What Tools You Use!
Several years back my wife and I were visiting a Taiwanese Chiropractor to get our backs realigned, and something quite disturbing happened. Half-way through the hour long session, the lady’s …
The Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul: A Timelessly Handcrafted Work of Art
A couple of years back I really got into watching online videos about hand-made tools and craftsmen in different trades. I especially enjoyed one video in particular, John Neeman’s “The …
What is The Measure of the Christian Man?
Is the Christian man’s value based on his performance in the different arenas of life? In this video I share the ultimate truth about our value as Christian men, and a powerful lesson that we can learn from…
The Chicks are Here!
A couple of days ago a man drove up to our home in a station wagon- the back of his car loaded with all kinds of chicks. We couldn’t resist!
15 Books Every Christian Man Should Read
View PostMy Daily Run: The Internal Challenge and External Dangers of Starting a New Habit
In this video I talk about my struggle to start the daily habit of going on a daily run with my dog, and what I used to motivate myself to start. You’ll also see something scary that I encountered…
The Dad's Guide for Child Training- A Template For Success!
The most important mission we have as Christian fathers is to train and equip our children for the journey of life, and prepare them for an eternity with God.
Along the journey of life they will face…
3 Steps to Restoring Peace & Balance To Your Busy Schedule
How is the Christian man to achieve balance in life?- to prioritize his responsibilities with his dreams and aspirations; and to manage his responsibilities without…
