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The Painful Path to Restored Friendship

by Marshall | May 9, 2018 | Lifestories | 6

After the funeral, I felt almost paralyzed. I just couldn’t force myself to lead at the house. James needed me to lead and be a help to him, so he confronted me on being too passive. I admitted he was right, but I felt unable to get beyond my emotions and lead others. Things degenerated until James and I barely talked.

We Must Take Courage

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Apr 9, 2018 | Manly Monday, Video | 13

In this episode of Manly Monday, Tom dives into the fourth of our five YOB values — courage. A value that goes hand-in-hand with our final value, vulnerability. In order to embrace vulnerability, however, one must first take courage. Watch as Tom talks about rollercoasters, public speaking, and Holy Spirit promptings.

The Answer to My Own Prayers

by Ryan Burger | Mar 13, 2018 | Lifestories | 24

What would it look like for my distant tribe to be gathered together? Didn’t God long to change our shame into praise and renown? “Gather us,” I prayed. I prayed that my scattered and lost tribe would be drawn together, our fortunes restored before our eyes. It was a prayer for my own benefit, but also for all of us.

When a Friendship Gets Tested

by Marshall | Mar 9, 2018 | Lifestories | 4

All these ups and downs often caused me emotional pain. I had to take risks rather than stay safe and comfortable. My SSA made me feel weak and ineffective around all these straight guys. These painful things tested my friendship with James, too.

Why We Value Humility

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Mar 5, 2018 | Manly Monday, Video | 18

In this episode of Manly Monday, Tom talks about the second of our five YOB values — humility. In humility, we learn to look beyond ourselves and our stories as we trust another Author with a bigger story. In humility, we fight against what fiercely interferes with our relationship with our Maker: pride.

How an Alpha Male Became My Close Friend

by Marshall | Jan 29, 2018 | Lifestories | 11

A straight and very strong “alpha male” type leader has constantly challenged me to go beyond what is safe and comfortable to accomplish more of what really matters. We started becoming close friends, so I shared with him that I deal with same-sex attraction.

Training for the Trial I Wasn’t Yet In

by Matthew 'Áshįįhí | Jan 16, 2018 | Lifestories | 4

By the end of the conference, I felt rejuvenated and refreshed. All the messages were so powerful and challenging, like God had opened my heart for a heart and soul operation. My best friend and I returned home, and I thought this would strengthen our friendship in the months to come.

Dear Past Self: A Call to Active Hope

by Corey | Dec 21, 2017 | Lifestories | 5

To my past self, thank you for clinging to hope and trusting a spiritual call to action, even though it took every ounce of courage left in the reserve.