Seven years ago, my wife and I were in a barren place, both literally and metaphorically. Our efforts to start a family seemed to be in vain and our marriage was on the rocks. But these past seven years have taught me that difficulty and adversity are common denominators for anything deeply rewarding. At least that’s what I have to remind myself of, now, as a father to four kids under the age of seven. Being a dad is the most frustrating […]
Two years ago, I reached out to one of my inspirations, Andy Andrews, for advice on how to help others take action. He answered the question on his podcast, In the Loop. (You can listen to that episode here) Essentially, he told me, “Tell people the truth that is the truth and take massive action yourself.” What culminated from that advice was my book, Redefine Rich. Just this week, someone posted this photo to Facebook of their road-trip reading list. It […]
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all.” Galatians 1:3-6 Those are strong words written 2,000 years ago by the Apostle Paul to the church he established in Galatia. However, I feel like they have a very applicable tone as we navigate the waters of the church in America today. In many ways, American Christians have turned or […]
In my early thirties, I found myself with three boys under the age of two, suffocating under the pressures of life. I was trying to be a good Christian, run a successful business, be a good father and husband, and stay in shape. I was surviving, but I was exhausted. Like a boxer, refusing to do down, I would get back in the ring and keep going. It seemed as if I lived defensively, trying to protect myself from the […]
When my wife told our four-year old son, Matthew, that she was going to have another baby, his eyes widened, his face wrinkled, and he let out a puzzled question, “Mom, does Dad know about this baby?” For a moment, I think he was worried I was going to skip town. Believe me, there’s been a lot of fear, actually. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to fully love four kids. I’m not sure I love three that well. But today, I’m […]
Have you ever wanted to be more disciplined at reading your Bible? For many years, this was something that I struggled with immensely. No matter how hard I tried, life always seemed to get in the way. However, over the past couple of years, I have developed a habit that has fueled my life in so many ways: I wake up early and begin each day with Bible reading, journaling, and prayer. Honestly, it’s one of the main reasons that this blog […]
MJ wanted to wear his superhero outfit. As much as I tried to explain to him that this birthday party wasn’t a superhero party, he just didn’t understand. He was furious and I was the bad daddy. But my four-year-old son’s reply showed his true feelings: “Daddy, if you love me, you’ll let me do what I want to do.” His words captured the depth of what he was feeling in that moment. Moreover, his words echoed my own when I talk […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
