As I have crept into the 50’ myself, it has been a period of reflection. (did I do the right things, have I been a good son, a good dad, a good husband, a good friend)
As my journey thru these different thoughts, I have often listened to that voice that said” you haven’t done enough” or “ you are not worthy of this or that”.
Most of my life, I didn’t really even know I was listening to a voice like that. It wasn’t until my first trip to Montana with TNF, that I began to unwrap more in depth details around what sonship is and identifying this fake “voice”
Chris, You have had generational impact in my family! From me understanding sonship and fatherhood in a way that God designed. Not the worldly or even a lot of the “Christian” world says it should be, but a biblically based definition and understanding the Prodigal son/Father. To the way you have helped me and so many other men be better, to be more relational with our real Father has been amazing and God inspired for sure. You helped my son become a better man. How’d you do this, by believing in him and me and showing us thru example how to live a better life, how to be sons. Faith in Action!
Watching you parent your children, disciplining with love, admitting shortcomings, being strong and wise, has helped me to not only parent better , but to hopefully be a better husband, man and friend.
I have had a lot of friends over my +51 years, in fact, we buried a military brother today. As I pondered how he impacted me, and the brotherhood I experienced with many of these guys, I couldn’t help but think about you and your friendship. I have never had a friend that brings Christ to the forefront in a relationship with me the way you do! You are a brother to me.
I am so proud of you and the way you live your life. You put the bar very high and many of us hope to have impact in our families and the world like you do.
I have many fond memories of our times together, weather it was you trying to pinch my nipples in Israel, to racing down the mountain at the ranch, to being invited into your life and your family, to crying with you as I spilled my heart, you are a great friend.
You are an amazing man!
I love you brother!
Happy Birthday!
Chris