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A Plea for Partnership: Close the Chore Gap

By Editor Michael Brooks There is no daily chore so trivial that it cannot be made important by skipping it two days running. Robert Brault This post began with a story that Caiti had told me. She told me about how actor Max Greenfield (New Girl, The Neighborhood) made a post about #closingthechoregap. Here is… Read More A Plea for Partnership: Close the Chore Gap

March 22, 2021 michaelbrooks161 Comment

Easter and Men: Bearing Burdens for the Glory of God

by Editor Michael Brooks It is the Friday before Easter. This Friday is the day we reflect on the wonder and terror of the cross. The day that Jesus died. For many this time has not been normal. Worse, for many around the world, more suffering has visited them. There are millions around the world… Read More Easter and Men: Bearing Burdens for the Glory of God

April 10, 2020June 4, 2024 michaelbrooks161 Comment

Fatherhood: A Relentless Task

by Editor Michael Brooks Fatherhood is dear to my heart. Being raised by a tremendous father helped form in me the deep desire to be a father. Along with being a good husband, my role as father is the most meaningful thing I do and am. It is also the most demanding and important. Being… Read More Fatherhood: A Relentless Task

January 4, 2020 michaelbrooks16Leave a comment

A Joyful Life: Modest Dreams that Matter

When people envision their lives in the future too often they envision the very best version of what they want. If it is career, they envision the very best possible job. They envision this and are only truly happy if they get this kind of job. For some it is money and comfort. They see… Read More A Joyful Life: Modest Dreams that Matter

June 22, 2019 michaelbrooks161 Comment

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