Brotherhood

Brotherhood

The following are a few excerpts from the Introduction to Restoration Project's upcoming release called the "Brotherhood Primer." The purpose of this book is to catalyze deeply masculine relationships between men in such a way that will change them, their ...

Relentless

Relentless

"The look in your eyes gives me permission to make the journey into the interior of myself and make peace..." This morning I was looking for some inspiration and happened to pick up Brennan Manning's book, "The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus." There ...

Mr. Mom – Day 12 – Men and Friends

Mr. Mom – Day 12 – Men and Friends

In all honesty, I don't really know how to be a friend, and it's probably his fault. Growing up in the suburbs of Denver, I lived on a cul-de-sac next to a very pernicious boy. We were about the same age, and so everyone expected us to play nicely toge ...

Mr. Mom – Day 7 – My Little Pyromaniacs

Mr. Mom – Day 7 – My Little Pyromaniacs

I am raising pyromaniacs. There is no doubt that all three of my children love to blow things up. It seems that there is something deeply seated in the hearts of my children - something that says, "The louder and brighter and higher and bigger the expl ...

Mr. Mom – Day 5 – I am NOT Alone

Mr. Mom – Day 5 – I am NOT Alone

Each one of us, as we live out our stories on this earth, develop themes and rhythms and messages that pervade our lives. They develop as a result of our highs and lows, our victories and wounds, and are deeply influenced by our relationships (or lack ...

Kick in the Rear

Kick in the Rear

I was spiraling downward, and it wasn't a pretty site. I was filled with anger and confusion, disappointment and faithlessness. The enemy launched a full onslaught of loneliness and isolation, so much so that I crumbled under the weight alone. I had b ...