FIT@50: The Devil’s Whisper
I heard the whisper, “Look how weak you’ve become over the years.”
FIT@50: Let’s Do This
I promise, this isn’t a “gym rat” adventure. But I did return to that place I once loved. Except it was different because someone had made what used to be light weights, feel heavy and immovable.
Secret Societies: What Are They Good For?
Even in the most accountable of cultures or organizations, deviance happens. Is there any wonder how it finds its way into your marriage and family.
When God’s Will Conflicts With Facebook Algorithms
With puffy eyes and no idea if the technology would work, we hit the “Start Streaming” button and BAM, we were live.It didn’t matter that we’d only had 2 hours of sleep, or that no one commented or even viewed the show. We were in God’s will.
Who Do You Hurt Like? David, Solomon or Absalom
Who Do You Hurt Like? David, Solomon or Absalom This is my latest article for Law Enforcement Today I’ve been so blessed […]
God’s Covenant Marriage: This Is Not Civil Contract
A covenant is a binding obligation between you, your spouse, and God. It’s not meant to be broken. Covenants are not meant to dissolve because you fell out of love with your spouse.
Double Minded: Single Focused
This is where you begin to believe the lies you are living. You can tattoo up, goatee down, ball cap spun around, and the Grunt-style t-shirts get rubber-banded around your new-found, pumped up pythons, but your soul knows the difference.
6 Lies We Tell Ourselves When Divorce Seems Imminent
I tell you this because I want you to know I understand where you’re coming from when thoughts of divorce begin stirring in your soul. My first marriage ended in divorce. My marriage to Scott very well could have ended in divorce if not by the grace of God.
Pray God Changes You Before Praying Change In Others
There is such a great desire among men to know more about walking with Christ. They share their struggles, prayers and blessings. I’ve loved watching them reach out and promise to pray for each other. It’s gelling as a very cool community.
Men It’s Time To Stop Cheating On Your Wife
You must identify your addiction triggers before you can begin to develop a structured plan to defeat or avoid them. Is it porn, a movie, an image, a memory, someone at work or the gym that lights your fires of fantasy?
Somebody’s Watching Your Behavior: Does It Matter?
And of course, while we like (used subjectively) to remind our kids that Jesus is watching, the truth is Jesus is watching. Not just our mini-me’s but us as well.
Sex Addiction: Blue Lights in a Red Light District
It was true 30 years ago and it’s still true today. The first time I was told, “Your badge will get you sex (he used the “p” word), and sex will get your badge,” was in the police academy.
Policing & Personal Pain: Freedom for Healing from Your Past
Healing from your past is about gaining freedom from the things, people or events that have shackled you down and prevented you from knowing God’s glorious plans for your life.
Can a Day be About Just One Thing? A Combat Veteran’s View
Would Christ even recognize our worship as worship? If he did, would he make a whip from cords and metaphorically overturn our highly commercialized practices of worship?
Why Men Cheat: Why We Shouldn’t
The secrets of sexual sin lock you down into a bondage you cannot escape. Satan has got you by the “balls,” and unless you seek the help to bring your past pain and current sin to healing light, you will lose more than you can ever imagine.
Lysa Terkeurst: The Male Response To Divorce And Why
God also created sex to be enjoyed within the blessings of that marriage. God has never been shy about a husband and wife enjoying each other’s bodies. Nor has He minced words about the consequences of sex outside of marriage.
Rak Chazak Amats: God’s War Cry
Rak Chazak Amats: God’s War Cry Rak Chazak Amats!!! This ancient Hebrew war cry has led God’s warriors for centuries. The call […]
Eden’s Blame Game: Where Was Adam?
When we men get distracted, or disinterested or disengaged from our spouse, then a gap is created where we are both vulnerable to sin slithering in.
Get God’s Word To Kick Start 2018
Get God’s Word To Kick Start 2018 Dear Brothers, I prayed for a word to start 2018, and 3 separate times this […]
Happy New Year: Toast From Silly Boys
Spiritual A, B, C: Rules For Men
Spiritual A, B, C: Rules For Men Are you living a life outside God’s spiritual A,B,C’s; Accountability, Boundaries, & Consequences If […]
Jesus: He Sees Us
Jesus: He Sees Us Imagine the woman with an issue of blood in a horde of people clamoring to see Jesus. She […]
Crowded Out Of Christ: Push Back
I’ve been in the #trenches and know how easy it is to get swept up in a shift away from Christ. But I also know that I had to push through my crowd to find Him.
God’s Plan: To Prosper You And Not To Harm You
God’s Plan: To Prosper You And Not To Harm You Warriors, Being a man of God is not easy work. It’s not […]
Try To Imagine It Without Him
We are so incredibly blessed to be covered by God’s grace. To be men of God is mighty and humbling. Sure, times get tough. We even stumble and fall, but in Christ we do not fail.
Pray Like A Man: Warrior’s Life
Pray Like A Man: Warrior’s Life I love to pray. It’s my time to communicate with my Father. I start off in […]
7 Churches In Revelation | 7 Messages In Marriage
7 Churches In Revelation | 7 Messages In Marriage
NFL Protest: Understanding A Dent In The Dirt
I’m proud of America, and despite her flaws, this country remains blessed and prosperous. We can’t get 7 family members in one […]
Daily Prayer For Men
Daily Prayer For Men
Brick Breakers: Will You Stand In The Gap
It may be just one person who needs to hear His word. It might be you.
FIT@50Week 94: Approaching the New Year Happily
FIT@50Week 94: Approaching the New Year Happily
FIT@50 – Week 93: It Feels Good
How do you encourage your kids to lean on the truth?
FIT@50 / Week 92: Ugly’s Last Stand
FIT@50 / Week 91: I See You
FIT@50 / Week 91: I See You Our kids are well, kids. They rattle on when they should just hush and shut […]
FIT@50 / Week 89: Thanks, Thanksgiving
FIT@50 / Week 89: Thanks, Thanksgiving Earlier this week I’d posted a question about fried or baked. I received plenty of comments […]
FIT@50 / Week 82: Custom(er) Service
FIT@50 / Week 82 Custom(er) Service While this week’s FIT@50 arrived a day late, it was also the article’s motivation. Max and […]
FIT@50 / Week 81 – The Tie
FIT@50 / week 81 The Tie: This is my first season of Texas high school football. I’ve not been to a […]
FIT@50 / Week 80: Being Human
This week’s FIT@50 is probably best spent just being human. I’ve come to understand that it’s okay to just be human.
FIT@50 / Week 79 – Tough Guy, Soft Words
FIT@50 / week 79 Tough Guy, Soft Words: This week has been a trial. Liliana Hart and I received the phone call every child dreads. My dad had suffered two strokes and a heart attack. He was in the hospital and I should head home immediately. Problem was, we’re 8 hours away. I drove with the burden of racing life’s clock ticking against me. To tell you I didn’t keep it a bit over the posted speed limit would be to not […]
FIT@50 / week 77
https://s3.amazonaws.com/videos.silverhartwriters.com/FIT%4050+%3A+week+77.mp4 FIT@50 / week 77 It Just Is: Ever notice when you’re questioning one of the kids about something, they stick to one reply, “It just is,” like a politician testifying before Congress. Chat with the youngster long enough and you’ll find yourself under a barrage of questions. To which you’ll default, “It just is.” This week has been extra busy and stressful in the household. Leah has a huge book deadline, kids are in full school swing, I had a flight, […]
FIT@50 / week 76
FIT@50 / week 76 Not There: I’m prompting Max to prep for bed. While it takes a little longer, he eventually gets there. I finally warned him with a stern wag of my finger to wrap up the tub time. I came back in his bathroom after sorting his school clothes and he had a head of hair slathered with Old Spice body wash. I grunted, “No. Not there.” He proudly continued to rub it over his head. It never registered with […]
FIT@50 / week 75
FIT@50 / week 75 Just Look Up: I was back in the pool this week. It was incredible, and although the skills had diminished over a few years, I was still able to comfortably crank out laps. Except for when I crashed into Liliana Hart because she decided to stop and fix her hair in the middle of a lane. Though I think it was on purpose for both of us. I’m going to do a short-course triathlon later this year with […]
FIT@50 / week 74
FIT@50 / week 74 Let Your Word Be Your Bond Liliana Hart posted something this week that really hit home. I like to share lessons learned from boyhood. My dad wasn’t a talkative man, but when he did, his words were considered carefully and held the weight with which delivered. It’s an embedded core value. I had a practice with every command position I held, including Chief of Police. I made two promises to everyone I supervised. First, I’d never curse them. […]
FIT@50 / week 73
FIT@50 / week 73 Kinda Weird: We came back to Louisiana for a few days while the kids were tucked away at […]
Lifting These Officers Up
Please Help Lift These Officers Up: Writers – I’ve never hesitated or asked for anything in return for helping you out with […]
FIT@50 / week 72
FIT@50 / week 72 Release, Relief, Renew: Talk about a week for the books. This has been one emotional roller coaster for […]
Understanding Police: My PhD Research
Understanding Police: My PhD Research I’m still in shock over the North Miami Police shooting of Charles Kinsey. I keep waiting for a plausible explanation before I make any comment on this. It’s hard, very hard to just remain silent. So many folks want to understand the world of law enforcement, but will never gain an objective perspective. My research conducted for my PhD has been published twice – once as a textbook titled, Cop Culture: Why Good Cops Go Bad, […]
FIT@50 / week 71
FIT@50 / week 71 The Bags: Liliana Hart and I have blissfully caved at home this week. Although we worked while we travelled, there’s nothing like grabbing a spot in the house and hammering away until the tasks are done. Forget TGIF, we experienced IFA – It’s Friday Already!!! I have to admit it was different being home. Last time we were in the house it was full of kids, playing outside and nightly BBQs with meals on the […]