On addiction and the holidays: Are we missing something?
Ah, the holidays. Sinatra sang, It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And for many, it is. It is a time to reflect with joy, to give gifts with cheer, and to celebrate with family and friends, For...
View ArticleThe Problem of Pain Message
Sorry I have been a bit MIA in updating my blog recently. I have been so busy with recording the new P86 album, writing a new book and touring that I haven’t had a ton of time to keep up with posts...
View ArticleThe Tin Soldiers Preview Series: Holy Balls, I Am Going to Drown
Did you take group swimming lessons when you were a kid? I did. And I hated them. The reasons for this were simple. I hated the way I felt singled out, put on the spot, and potentially embarrassed...
View ArticleThe Tin Soldiers Preview Series: Write it Down, My Man
I have a serious problem. A really bad one. I forget things. Often. And I believe my condition is clinical. The other day I went to get the mail. In our neighborhood, each mailbox is in a central hub...
View ArticleA Conversation with Matt MacDonald of The Classic Crime
In the weeks and months to come I will be posting a series of conversations with my friends and peers who are involved in various realms of public ministry, music, and literary work. Each conversation...
View ArticleA Conversation with Reese Roper of Five Iron Frenzy on Purpose
One of the goals of The Tin Soldiers ministry is to develop a community where we can encourage one another to learn, as Paul said, to be content no matter our circumstances. Contentment is a major...
View ArticleMy Tragic Attempt to Surf and How God is Like a Father Who Gives You Keys to...
People often ask me, because I live in southern California, if I surf. My answer is: I am retired. Here’s the story on my surf career, which lasted all of thirty-two minutes: The year was 2008. I was...
View ArticleOn Passive Men: How a Non-confrontational Approach to life Destroys Your Man...
I am going to say something that may inspire feelings of rage inside of you. Ready? Here goes: The Star Wars prequels need to be revisited. Meaning, I think we need to watch them again and pay...
View ArticleYou Want to Kill Stress? Start By Asking the Right Questions
Worry. Anxiety. Stress. Three interchangeable words that highlight most of our days as men. Just balancing work/school, wife/girlfriend, kids, chores, bills, and spiritual commitments is enough for...
View ArticleA Conversation with Matt Greiner of August Burns Red on the Male Ego
Matt Greiner plays drums and writes lyrics for August Burns Red. I first met him back in 2006 when our bands toured together. Matt is one of the hardest working, level-headed artists you will meet. But...
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