Real Men

Real Men

Margaret Thatcher once said, “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” I wonder how true that is for men? When was the last time you felt your masculinity was challenged? I had an experience this past week that really...
The Special Image Bearer

The Special Image Bearer

Last week, my schedule landed me in a hospital exam room, sitting uncomfortably on a plasticky couch, filling out miles of paperwork, and watching as an awkward young doctor ran various assessments on my delayed four-year-old son, Jude. This isn’t anything new; I’ve...
Self-Worth in the Digital Age

Self-Worth in the Digital Age

If a group of friends hang out, and no one posts about it on social media . . . did it actually happen? Have we placed such a high priority on our online images that our real-life relationships begin to suffer? Sometimes, I wonder. There have been times when I have...