A girl named trust
Comedian Jim Gaffigan has a joke he tells about having his fifth child: "If you want to know what it's like to have a fifth kid, imagine you are drowning....and someone hands you a baby." That's how my wife and I felt when we got the phone call letting us know that our adopted daughter had a sister. We already had a daughter who just turned two and twins who had just turned one [...]
11 things guys shouldn’t be afraid to tell other guys
Most of you know I hate hip phrases and trendy topics. Currently one of my least favorites is "mansplaining." I hate that term. I also hate the phrase " locker room talk." With that being said, I think guys need to get real with each other. So here's some [...]
5 mindset changes that will change your life
There is a famous quote that boldly states, "Where the mind goes, the body will follow." It turns out the statement is true. Your mindset determines your life. Most of us are willing to learn a trade or train in a skill in order to get a job. Many [...]
Does God want you to play it safe?
Two years ago my wife and I went through a very difficult situation involving our housing. Finding affordable housing (affordable being relative) in Los Angeles is always a tall order, but at the time the difficulty was enhanced by a housing crisis. We got caught in a situation where [...]
The fight for relevance in an Instagram influencer culture
A little while back I had an audition for company that is a giant in the fitness and nutrition industry. I walked into the waiting room and saw there were dozens of other fitness actors and models waiting their turn to audition. I was excited about the opportunity to [...]
How to fight your “basic” instinct
In the Bible Jesus tells a story about a king who goes away for a while and leaves three of his men in charge of his money. He gives a small amount of gold to one man, a medium amount to the next guy, and a large amount to [...]
10 uncomfortable things you should do every day
There is a famous quote that is usually attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt that encourages everyone to “do one thing every day that scares you.” I like that idea. It’s the idea that growth and character lie outside your comfort zone. The truth is if you don't build your life, [...]