“A gang gives you something that nothing in the world or no amount of money can give you: a family, an acceptance,” he said.
Daddy’s Girl (part 1)
June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In anticipation of Father’s Day the following is Part 1 of a two-part article on the effect of father’s on daughters. Fathers have an incredible influence (positive or negative) on nearly every aspect of their daughter’s lives. Recently I read a chapter from the book, Silent War, by Henry J. Rogers. In this chapter the [...]
When you come to a Zax in the road
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
1. Near my house is a 2.8 mile trail that loops through tall, old growth forest, and as I hiked in solitude, I noticed a scowling middle-aged woman hiking straight toward me on the same trail. The distance between us narrowed. I inched closer to the right hand side of the trail, expecting the [...]
You’re going to have so much fun raising your kids
May 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The elderly woman stood next to me in line at the bookstore and made googly-eyes at my son. She grinned gap-toothed at my 3-year-old, flapped her nose, and made motorboat sounds with her lips. Then she looked at me, her eyes shining. “You’re going to have so much fun raising your son,” she said. That [...]
Why Boys Need Honor
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Perhaps no character trait embodies healthy masculinity more than that of honor. Honor is the soul of masculinity. It is a code that a man lives by that lifts him above mere mediocrity and survival. It allows him to use the incredible power that God has endowed him with to lift the lives of others [...]
The Heart of Masculinity
May 14, 2013 By 6 Comments
When a Man Faces Absolute Horror
May 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
New York Timesbestselling author Adam Makos and I recently released a new book titled VOICES OF THE PACIFIC—the long awaited oral-history project featuring untold stories from the Marine heroes of WWII. The past few weeks I’ve been providing a special preview inside the covers of the book. For today’s story, listen to RV [...]
Never Forget: War is War
May 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Over the last few weeks I’ve been giving you a special preview inside the covers of VOICES OF THE PACIFIC, the new book that I wrote along with New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos. Today’s story comes from front line machine gunner Dan Lawler, who relates a powerful and poignant story about the first time [...]
Inspiring a Vision in Boys
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My good friend, Tony Rorie, is the founder of a program called Men of Honor in Dallas, Texas. Men of Honor exists to make passionate followers of Christ by mentoring and training next generation leaders ages eleven to seventeen in the principles of chivalry, honor, integrity, moral excellence, and courageous leadership. They use a three-pronged [...]
When Men Don’t Control Themselves
April 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I love watching football. I used to love playing it when I was in high school. Football is an emotionally intensive game. Most coaches encourage players to play with a high level of emotion because it amplifies a player’s ability to perform. However, I have noticed a trend among many players today, even professionals. These [...]
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