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Distractions Causing Distance is now on the YouVersion Bible App!
Click here to read my latest YouVersion Bible plan and share with anyone who needs practical advice to help them along their spiritual journey! Here are a few ways you can support: I’m partnering with YouVersion because they believe that we all can make a greater impact together. So, I’m excited to have an opportunity…

Mastering the Chaos: Budget-Friendly Strategies for Organized Parenting (Guest Blog by Kris Louis)
Discover effective strategies for stress-free parenting: Get organized and thrive!

Leadership Lessons from the Gridiron (Part 2): How to build a cohesive team.
College football is back! There is one team everyone is raving about: Colorado. The first game against TCU was an all-out brawl, but Colorado was the victor. Many headlines say that Colorado (the team that was projected to lose by at least 3 touchdowns) “shocked the world.” I believe that the cause of this “shock”…

How to discipline your child (Part 2): Six Principles of Discipline
The six principles of discipline. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed how “punishment” and “redemption” relates to discipline. Now we will dive into the six principles of discipline. Principle #1. Use connection, not separation, to bring a child into line. I know there are plenty of times when I just want to…

How to discipline your child (Part 1): Punishment vs Redemption
“How do I discipline my child?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions that I’ve received since publishing, “Discipline: A U.S. Marine’s take on what it is and why we need it.” It’s a wise question because on one hand, discipline done right can influence positive behavior, solidify your relationship, and increase your…

Acclaimed Children’s Picture Book Earns Prestigious Award
I’m excited to announce that my book, “Crow From the Shadow,” won the 2023 Readers’ Favorite Bronze Medal award in the Children – Picture Book genre! The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities. Readers’ Favorite is…

Decision-making basics: How to make better decisions.
Many have searched far and wide for practical advice on how to make better decisions. So, here’s how you can make better decisions!

Watch these fun and engaging bedtime stories on YouTube—Narrated by Olaolu Ogunyemi!
There’s nothing like an enjoyable story time before bed. Take a break! Tonight’s fun and engaging bedtime story is on me! Let’s create memorable and teachable moments together!

Unlocking the Magic of Reading: Cultivating a Love for Books through Fun and Memorable Experiences
BREAKING NEWS: Screen time is at an all-time high! Some of you would skip right past that headline. Others would say, “I knew it! Those darn millennials ruined everything!” Some would immediately have a reflective moment. Regardless of your reaction to the above headline, we must agree that we are living in the digital age. In a…

Culturing Success (Part 2): Developing healthy relationships.
I really love reading! Though I do not have a particular “favorite” genre, I enjoy reading about leadership, biology, and relationships. The latter topic is often the most useful as I navigate my daily life as a husband, father, Marine, and mentor. As such, I have read numerous relationship books and attended several relationship classes.…
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