Be Gentle. Be Sensitive. Be bold.

Be Gentle. Be Sensitive. Be bold.

For too long, the world has told men that gentleness and sensitivity are weaknesses. That to be a “real man,” you have to be tough, stoic, and unyielding. But the truth is: gentleness and sensitivity are not the opposite of strength—they’re the foundation of it. And...
A Prayer for Masculine Belonging

A Prayer for Masculine Belonging

In my Own Your Identity coaching course, we identify our longings. While doing this, a participant crafted this prayer to lift to God—a prayer for masculine belonging and gave me permission to share it with you. I pray it will be a blessing and perhaps give words to...
What are You Staring at?

What are You Staring at?

What brings you to your knees? Is it the weight of your sin—the shame, the regret, the feeling that you’ve fallen too far? Or is it something greater? Could it be the overwhelming presence of a holy and loving God who sees you—not just your sin, but who you truly are...
Stay Uncomfortable

Stay Uncomfortable

When my dad entered the gay lifestyle, he felt relief. He didn’t have to live in the tension of same-sex attraction and a traditional lifestyle. He no longer had to worry if people discovered his attractions. He wasn’t hiding anymore. His fear of missing out was gone....
You’ve Got This

You’ve Got This

Have you ever noticed how hard you are on yourself? That inner voice can be relentless, can’t it? It tells you you’re not enough, that you’re broken, that you’ll never measure up. But here’s the thing: You don’t have to live with that voice running the show. What if...
It’s just too much.

It’s just too much.

Fifteen year old Timothy sits on his bed staring at a DM from a guy he doesn’t know. It reads “You’re cute. Can we chat?” Thoughts flood his mind.  Yes, I want to chat. I really do.  I’m tired of fighting these feelings.  Why do I want this so bad? If my parents...