Category: Basic Training

Reflections on 5 Years of GodBuddies

As I look back on the last 5-years of writing about why men need deeper, more authentic friendships, I realize it’s been quite the journey to raise awareness of GodBuddies; my theory about male friendships who help each other become more godly men. In this first post of the new year, I will briefly recap the topics covered by nearly 240 posts these last 5 years. I won’t describe every post, but summarize the main topics with links to highlights of the key points, year by year. I’d also kindly ask for your input to help me shape the future of this blog.  First, I want to say THANK YOU for following along with me over the years. Whether you are a long-time reader or just discovering this blog, I’m encouraged by the comments (both good and bad) and your words of encouragement. Please keep them coming! They help ensure I

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The Complete Roadmap to Better Manhood

This final post of the year briefly recaps the entire series about creating a roadmap to better manhood. Since becoming a mature adult man should be the goal for every male, my goal was to help redefine what it means to be a better man. The introductory posts covered why the world needs better men, what it means to be a mature man, and how to act like a good and proper man. Other posts in the series describe the hard and soft skills every man needs to learn and how to apply those skills to his adult life. I also hope this series helps you understand why I believe becoming a godly man is the best version of being a man. Whether you agree with me on that point or not, we probably all agree that the world needs better men. We need men with a better understanding of

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Applying Better Manhood Skills to Your Legacy

One of the most critical aspects of a man’s life is his lasting impact on the world, or what is called his legacy. In this next-to-last post of this series about creating a roadmap to better manhood, I describe the importance of a man’s legacy and its components that help create a positive impact. I will also describe what I believe is another critical part of a man’s legacy: the eternal aspect. Legacy goes beyond how men apply the skills of manhood to acquiring material things and earthly matters. It goes beyond how much money you leave heirs and what people say about you after you die. Becoming a better man includes having a different mindset about your legacy and the everlasting impact on your descendants and the world.   The Importance of a Legacy Let’s start by understanding the significance of a man’s legacy and why it is essential

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