Crossing Your No-Mans-Land

I can feel the compression of my vertebre under the weight of body armor, gear, radios, ammo, and water. About 40 pounds, I think–but this is a short patrol and we aren’t taking packs, so at least that’s a bonus…

A Network of Friends

Back in February of 2011, I kicked off my revamped blog with a post entitled, “It Takes A Network.” In it, I stated that there is power in a network of mutually supporting, like-minded people and organizations. I my work, I’ve always said that the greatest thing I bring to the table is the desire […]

Autumn Is In The Air… A Summer Recap

I just want to shoot you an update on my summer, this blog, and what is going on inside my head. Summer has been a great time for my family, all of the kids have grown tremendously (physically and mentally). We dedicated a lot of time to “family time” and it has paid off. But […]

Your Men’s Ministry is Missing Something

On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days and other fields will bear the fruits of victory. -Gen Douglas MacArthur I’ve been a part of some really good men’s ministries. We’ve come together frequently (and sometimes not so frequently) to pray, eat, keep each other accountable, watch sports, have […]