Shortly after I joined the Art of Manliness social network there was a post on reviving the art of letter writing and then another on stationery. I have been notorious for my lack of communication in general, but particularly in the area of mail correspondence. Nevertheless, the posts struck a chord within me. Shortly after [...]
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Posted in Life, Manliness on December 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Color Coordination
Posted in Manliness on December 11, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Dudes, color coordination is not just for chicks. Here are some basic principles when dressing up a bit (so I’m not talking about lounging in a pair of Jeans, T-shirt and combat boots here). Socks: Sock color should match your pants, not your shirt or shoes. Shoes: Wear brown shoes with brown or blue pants/suit. [...]
The Man Book
Posted in Manliness on December 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I finally have my copy. A big thanks to a friend who purchased the book for me. If your unfamiliar with the book and/or the website, I recommend both. The Art of Manliness website is a great place for guys to discover and discuss the classical art of being a man. I have discovered all [...]
Basic Principles on Argument and Debate
Posted in Faith, Manliness on October 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The following are some basic principles on having a discussion with another person with whom you disagree, particularly in political and religious matters. I would like to give credit where due, and thank Andrew Barbour who posted an article entitled, “How to Argue” on The Art of Manliness website. His article helped me to formulate [...]
Manly Posts
Posted in Manliness on October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some great posts on manliness from The Art of Manliness. Command a Room Like a Man How to Exit a Room Like a Man Bringing Back the Hat
Fixed It!
Posted in Manliness on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I fixed it! I finally replaced the A/C and heater blower motor in the van. The blower motor went out during our family vacation in July, while on the road through Navada with a van load of kids. Not fun. I took out the old one a month or so back only to discover I’d [...]
A Guide to Sportsmanship
Posted in Manliness on August 8, 2009 | 5 Comments »
There’s a reason so many motivational speakers use sports as a metaphor for life. There are innumerable parallels between what it takes to be successful both in real life and on the playing field.
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Raw Notes- Christmas ShenanigansThe nine-year-old is running through the house in sleeper PJs wearing a bandana across her face in classic western bandit style throwing down duplo blocks as caltrops being chased by the seven-year-old who is wearing a tutu and carrying a NERF dart gun.
- Omnipotence“By the mere exercise of His will, God produces whatever He wills. That’s omnipotence.” (David C. Needham, “Close to His Majesty”, p. 19)
- Benchwarmers to First StringersMy current project. This is merely a title for a massive work here at FBCH. Benchwarmers to First Stringers An organized approach to transforming spectators into ministers. Keeping in mind that I am still in the brainstorm phase of this project and the title may not make the cut.
- Notes from the Daily ReadingPsalm 93:4 God is mightier than the seeming chaos of our lives. When things are falling apart, trust Him and remember that He is still in control. 2 Kings 2:23-24 The punishment here is not simply because a group of boys teased Eljisha for being bald. Rather they were mocking a prophet of God which [...]
- Church UnityI appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 The church needs to agree both to purpose and process.
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