Brother Tom

[IainH]

Jay, Iain--Thanks for your notes--lol.

Covenant Manhood is accumulating faster than I can integrate it into my life!  Every day it's opening my eyes to something new, or something that's been out on the edges, but  below the threshold of conscious awareness.  I haven't gone continuously, but I've seen a Christian counselor off and on for 8 years and his suggestions have assumed that the way to dealing with my troubles is to find different ways of mentally framing my experiences.  No surprise, that band-aid approach has only made things more difficult over the years.  I've tended to be a pushover in order to avoid conflict in my marriage; I'm seeing that this tactic wasn't just ineffective, but actively counterproductive.  I am praying every day for the strength to stay true to my mission and to provide the direction my family needs.

Seriously Dude, I know the bandaid approach well, as with other "christian" fix-its. They don't work because their foundation is the western mish mash of stuff that is alien to the true path in the capital P, Person of Christ our Redeemer. Trust Ed, he is a good man and has helped me in ways he's got no idea of but, Jesus and I know and that is enough. I've been married 25 years and if I could timey wimey back I take off running but, then I wouldn't have my two kids, who are my calling. They are in HS and they will be moving on but, my calling as their father, their covering from evil remains in place til I die. 
   Know this, we really don't know each other but, you are here and if you choose to remain you are my covenant brother and I will lift you up daily that your life brings Glory to God who reigns forever. May he guide you, bless you and keep you and your family safe from all harm, in the mighty Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.