TRUE TRIBES STRONG GRATITIUDE A DAILY POSTURE FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW JESUS Every year around this time, our feeds get filled with quotes about being thankful. The air gets a little softer, the conversations get a little warmer, and everybody seems to pause long enough to say, “Man, I’m grateful.” And there’s nothing wrong with that. But if we only tap into gratitude during the holidays, or only when life feels good we miss the depth, the strength, and the weight of what Scripture means when it...
4 months ago • 3 min read
The Meantime What You Do While You Wait Matters There’s this phrase that’s been sitting heavy on my heart lately: “in the meantime.” When you hear it, you might think of the space between events or the gap between appointments, the downtime before what’s next. But I’ve been thinking about the spiritual meantime. You know, that season between where you are and where you want to be. And here’s the thing:Every man lives in a meantime season. Especially young men in their early 20s. Because...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Thursday nights are always exciting, full of energy, laughter, and life. The street outside our house? Packed with cars. One night, it got so crazy the police were called. The best part? When the officer arrived, he smiled and said, “I know exactly what’s going on here.” He was right. Inside, it’s wall-to-wall with shoes at the door and teenagers everywhere, over forty of them most weeks. A generation of Jesus-followers gathering for fun, food, and faith. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., our home...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Intro Negativity is exhausting.Everywhere we turn—online, in conversations, even in the church—negativity seems to be the loudest voice in the room. And honestly? I’m tired. But lately, God’s been showing me something deeper: the fight against negativity isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about choosing to see the good—because God is still working in all things. “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God.” — Romans 8:28 CSB The Exhaustion Is Real...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Montecito Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395Unsubscribe · Preferences Not sure if you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last week. The death of Charlie Kirk Colorado high school shooting Ukrainian woman stabbed to death in Charlotte Before you write this off, hear me out—I’m not here to promote anything political. This isn’t that kind of email. I just want to ask you one question: Might you be fighting the wrong fight? Every time tragedy strikes in our country, a predictable pattern follows:...
7 months ago • 2 min read
August 2025 Mission Update What’s Up Beautiful People! We’re in the middle of the third quarter already — and wow, God has been on the move. Your prayers and support are helping shape lives, families, and communities in ways that only He can. Remember, all of this is the work of God, who started it, and promised to carry this work onto completion. Check out the following highlights of that work. Families Growing in FaithIn our own home, we’ve seen our kids’ hunger for God’s Word deepen. One...
7 months ago • 1 min read
from affirmation to humility What If Your Life is Shaping Someone Else's? Much Given. Much Required. Affirmation is powerful. It’s one thing to recognize God at work in your own life—it’s another to hear that others see it too. When someone publicly affirms something true in you, especially someone from the next generation, it’s both a gift and a gut check. That’s where I am right now. I’ve been deeply humbled by the affirmation I’ve received from a generation coming behind me—young men aged...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Radical Generosity What jesus followers are made for Live Generous One of the most fundamental attributes of a follower of Jesus is a heart of generosity. To be generous means to go beyond what’s required—to give freely, joyfully, and sacrificially. This kind of generosity is only possible when we embrace the generosity God has shown us. From the very beginning, God gave Himself away. In creation, the Father formed the world and gave life to humanity. Throughout the Old Testament, He remained...
8 months ago • 2 min read
A Man’s Greatest Superpower Beautiful people—what’s good?!Hope you’re doing well and living full. If you’re connected to a man in any way—husband, father, son, brother, or friend—please share this with them.EVERY MAN needs to be reminded of his superpower. Grateful for each of you. Let’s keep building together! A man is made for sacrifice.We give up ourselves for the good of others.We die to ourselves so others can live.And when this happens in the hearts of men—people are better loved....
9 months ago • 1 min read