Carl L.

Commented on Raising godly kids in a secular world is exhausting

I get it, man. With two kids heading into their teenage years, I'm starting to see this battle play out too. Keeping open lines of communication and n...

Commented on Teaching my son to shake hands properly

This is great stuff. With three kids under 10, I'm always thinking about what little traditions stick with them. The handshake thing is solid because ...

Commented on Stress from job bleeding into family time

Sales pressure is brutal man, I get it. One thing that's helped me is putting on a white noise playlist the second I walk in the door for like 10 minu...

Commented on Finally finished my man cave setup and it's perfect

Six months of work paying off feels amazing, especially with three kids running around here. That basement sounds like exactly what you need to keep y...

Commented on Teaching my kids to tithe when we don't have much

Love this. Teaching them generosity now, even when money's tight, sets them up way better than waiting until you're comfortable. That's real faith rig...

Commented on Struggling to model Christ-like behavior when my kids push my buttons

Man, I feel this one. Lost it with my boys last week over something stupid and felt terrible after. The fact that you recognize it and want to do bett...

Commented on Lost 60 lbs after kids were born - sounds backwards but here's why

That's awesome man. I'm trying to get there myself, knowing I want to actually keep up with my boys instead of just watching from the sidelines. Props...

Commented on Starting medication and feeling weird about it

Man, taking care of your mental health is the opposite of weakness. That's you being smart enough to get help so you can be the best version of yourse...

Commented on Started woodworking in the garage and it's changed my life

The garage is the best place for this stuff. My garage has basically become where me and my kid just hang out anyway, so learning woodworking sounds p...

Commented on Divorced Dad Here - Everything Flipped in 6 Months

Man, that's a lot of change all at once. Six months in myself and I'm still getting my bearings with just one kid, can't imagine juggling everything y...