Monthly Archives: February 2006

Why Team Sports are Important for Personal Development

It used to be that a man learned manhood through competition. You might be thinking, “hey, people still compete.” That is correct. But I’m talking about competition at its essence: for survival. If you grew up in the Middle Ages, … Continue reading

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The End of Self-Examination

In the final post on self-examination, we look at two possible outcomes of the practice. Many will examine their lives and see no need for change. The twentysomethings who see no need for change at this point unknowingly chart a … Continue reading

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Self-Examination

The second key question of self-examination is this: what am I living for? Why am I doing what I am doing? What is the purpose of all this? This question is a world-crasher. If answered with an honest tongue, it … Continue reading

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The Dangerous Art of Self-Examination

So few people will actually take the time to examine their lives. This is a tragedy. Those who do so, and who leave room for faith, place themselves in a position to escape the viciousness of this world. It is … Continue reading

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The Tragedy of the Unexamined Life

Coming soon: a series on leadership. What makes a person a great leader? Who are some great leaders? Stay tuned for that. I talked yesterday about how many of my generation live destructively. I made the case that a worldview, … Continue reading

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