From Ease to Difficulty
Boys want a life of ease. Men are willing to embrace difficulty.
For the next 10 weeks, Cale and I will be studying the life of Joseph. Through this study, we’ll explore how Joseph navigated the many challenges in his life and how he consistently responded in ways that glorified God.
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Self to Others: Week Ten – Lessons on Living for Others
Boys are selfish. Men love. Cale and I wrapped up the shift from self to others. I could not be happier with how the first 20 weeks of Lovett Legacy have gone. Cale has been an absolute stud. Zero complaints, good conversation, even going above and beyond with suggesting we get up earlier for a…
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Self to Others: Week Nine – Loyalty to Others
Boys Bail. Men Remain. One of my biggest concerns with the longevity of Lovett Legacy was that the boys would grow weary of getting up early, the novelty would wear off, it would become increasingly difficult to keep them motivated, etc. Before bed last Sunday, Cale asked me if we could get up a little…
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December Badge / Challenge
Cale and I really enjoyed the November challenge of starting each morning with a 15-minute yoga session. We had to start our mornings a little bit earlier, but it was something I looked forward to each morning. Cale’s December challenge is pretty simple. He will be required to spend a minimum of 60 minutes outdoors…
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Self to Others: Week Eight – A Relationship for Others
Boys ignore. Men invite. This week was all about relationships. Our relationship with God. Our relationship with others. We discussed the four levels of relationship: We tackled some tough questions this week: Why do we obey? Why/how do we follow His will? How do we lead others to Christ? It was another great week of…
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Self to Others: Week Seven – Patience for Others
Boys get frustrated. Men have patience. This was a really good week of practical ways to grow as a young man. Netflix, Amazon, Shipt, Uber, Door Dash… We live in a world in which patience isn’t really required in order to get most of the things we want. Because of this, it is crucial to…
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Self to Others: Week Six – Freedom for Others
Boys hesitate. Men act. This week was awesome. We read about Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and spent the week discussing leadership. Have courage when others are full of fear. Be a man of action when others shrink back. Be a leader when people need someone to follow. In addition to this, Cale…