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MEN WITH SELF-CONTROL ARE HAPPIER As the New Year approaches the annual ritual of making resolutions comes on full-force. Become a better husband and father, eat better, exercise, lose weight, read more, advance in your career - you know the drill. To achieve any resolution or goal it takes self-control. In a recent study published by the Journal of Personality the following was discovered:People with a lot of self-control appear to generally be in higher spirits; in the long run, they're happier with their lives. They learned that instead of constantly denying themselves, people high in self-control are simply less likely...

It’s easy to be negative. It takes a decision to be positive—and that decision takes effort. Doing something positive always involves work. “I would have lost heart, unless I had believedThat I would see the goodness of the Lord…” Ps 27:13 (NKJV) David, the writer of this psalm, could have been discouraged, in despair…but he had hope that God would keep His word. Hope gave him strength. Hope gave him energy. Hope built a resilient spirit. Here’s what Paul said to the church in Rome: “Now may God, the inspiration and fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may...

Did you ever hear from a teacher, parent, spouse that your music was too loud? Or, perhaps it was driving with your dad who was lost, looked at the radio and said, TURN IT DOWN! I’ve actually done that myself—hilarious. Whether a distraction, an interruption or just a nuisance—constant noise can inhibit our thinking and our ability to get things done. So, this week, TURN IT DOWN. Lower the noise around you. Stop listening to the news, to sports radio, to your brother-in-law and his issues … turn down the noise around you so you can think with the mind of Christ. Let each of...

For previous STRONGER messages, or to sign up a friend, click here. 1 Corinthians 16:13 “Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” LeBron James has a disciplined daily ritual that has made him one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The world is full of talented athletes who have come and gone, but James has endured and thrived. What does he do? LeBron works out 2 to 3 times per day, sleeps almost 12 hours in 2 – 3 shifts (8-9 hours at night) and has a coach for every part of his...

I'm fired up you're doing the STRONGER intensive with me and hundreds of other brothers. Tenacious faith restores the masculine journey. Your daily habits and willingness to do the hard work will energize your heart, get your mind refocused and back on mission.Our foundational scripture is 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong."I'll send you uplifting texts: Make sure you've opted into the inspiring daily text: Text STRONGER to 25827And, here's a "STRONGER" DAILY DISCIPLINE: Your daily habits create your life and wisdom is the foundation.Building a positive launch to 2021 we need wisdom.Here's how...