Even as a 45 year old man who’s married with 4 kids and a son-in-law, I still consider my own dad a King. I’ve heard the stories of him as a kid in his own Cowboy stage with his cousin growing up on the farm. As far as the Warrior stage goes, I think I …
Truth be told, I dig Carrie Underwood. Ever since she was on that singing show I thought she’d be big stuff. She seems like a pretty classy cat, too. That whole song about Jesus taking the wheel is pretty good. I like to use that saying every now and then. It’s a good faith reminder …
How men, and women, are truly made is through adversity, pressure, extreme stress. After all these tests, a person’s level of perseverance, resilience, strength, character and beauty are found. As we go the way of life, we are presented with a number of opportunities to refine ourselves or to be forged. This starts at a …
The Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey is a fantastic book. It’s written by John Eldredge who is a Christian author, but I would say that this book is not necessarily a Christian book. Yes, it has the undertone, but the bigger picture is the meat of the book. That …
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By Brad Krause, Self Caring Active military personnel don't always have a say in their sleep schedules. And you might have gotten used to early wake-up calls and running on more adrenaline than quality rest. But as a veteran, re-acclimating with civilian life involves a lot of changes—and that includes your wellness routine. Sleep is …
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My oldest son graduated high school in May 2018. When fall began to approach he decided to “take the year off”. I told him that was cool and he said he just really didn’t want to go to college. No biggie, it’s not for everyone.
I certainly didn’t practice this when I was a young father. Haven't seen those fathers who reprimand their children in public? Go to a military installation on a Saturday or Sunday. Head on over to the PX/BX and you’ll see what I mean. Mothers do it, too. It tends to be the norm, so it’s …
If you’re unsure which one you are, you are a coward, because a warrior knows himself.
Demonstrating my "Acts of Service" love language. When my wife and I were dating, just prior to getting marriage, we went through the The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman book together. She had one and I had one. I was working in a time zone 10.5 hours away …
To give merit and full disclosure, I'm not a race car driver. Ha! I have been through high speed, off-road, evasive driving course a couple times. I've also raced my car a couple times but am by no means a race car driver. That being said, I've learned a lot from my experiences and after …
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