This will be an unusual blog from me today. I am not much of a talker when it comes to things on a spiritual level, I am stepping out of my “comfort zone”. I am doing this for me because I know it will make me stronger.

So the last few weeks/months have been a struggle for me. I guess I did not realize it or did not know how to pin point it until recently. On the surface I felt fine, it was not work, it was not home, but something was pulling me down. Then in recent weeks we have had a number of events happen that had a huge spiritual significance in the family. I think it was at this point I realized what my problem was. I am not growing spiritually. I am at what feels like a dead end. In Atlanta I would go to a men’s Bible study group every Tuesday, and it changed my life. It made me stronger, and got me through the week with all the energy I needed. It has been about two years since then and I think I am finally out of steam. Jackie and I have also been going to a church for 2 years, and as much as I like the church we go to, it’s not pushing me to grow. We have not made one single connection there, and to me that is disappointing. I am sure I could do more to get involved, but something about it makes it hard. So the title of today’s blog is “Man Up, but not without your woman beside you.” Well it means just that. No man can be a good leader by himself, like every successful relationship there is a sidekick. I have my wife Jackie, she keeps me straight, and pushes me to be strong, and lead our family. I will do that and more, because my love for her is endless. Just like the husbands of her sisters, all leaders, but better leaders because of the woman who stands next to them, and believes in them. I have never in my life asked for a prayer request, but I ask you pray for us in finding a church home that will help us grow, and find the connections and friends we are looking for.

Thanks, and God Bless.
Greg.