The Frontier

Son, you have heard me say many times that life is a journey. Some of my favorite stories in history are those of men like Lewis and Clark who bravely set out as explorers with no guarantee that things would go well. They had opportunity before them, preparation behind them, and a lot of courage down deep inside. I have a lot of days that I look back and wish that I had made more of every opportunity with you and your brothers.

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November 5, 2019 – There are so many things that, as a parent, come to you after your children are grown. Oh, that I could turn back the clock and intentionally speak truth and life over our sons! For years, I missed the opportunity because I was not spiritually in a place to lead them well and initiate them into manhood. Somehow, this is what I must do now, and even further, lead other men to do the same with their sons.

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So, to that end, I want to share with you something that I’ve learned. At every stage of life, we all must answer these questions:

• Who is God?
• Who am I in relation to God?
• What is the real nature of God’s story?
• What is my frontier?

If we intend to walk with God in this expedition of life, He will inevitably lead us into new territory, places we’ve never been, new experiences, a bit of uncertainty, developing skills that don’t come easily, and all for the sake of others and for his glory. That is the frontier. Like all who have traveled these paths into the unknown, you must be alert, know what you believe, and be courageous.

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