An encouraging challenge for us all. When your heart or mind is influenced by the Holy Spirit to reach out to another, do so with all immediacy. You never know what impact your reaching out will have on another man's life. John 13:34-35 Lexham English Bible 34 “A new commandment I give to you: that you love one another—just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.” barry/fs

In what area of your life do you sense the greatest need to shift from a self-centered worldview to a Christ-Centered one?

Gentlemen, for those that attended, what are your thoughts on the conference?

Cutting to the chase with no enticing hook, huge promises, or fantastic offer. Here’s a question: “When is enough enough?” Now all you over-thinkers stop the analysis, categorizing, compartmentalizing and risk assessment—answer the question. Just doing that is certainly in itself a most difficult tasking, huh? There are many questions every man faces daily that require responses. But, here, I’m asking about the questions you ask yourself and the answers that surface. Pro Tip: long term or chronic unanswered questions lead to dysfunctional distraction, depression, frustration and confusion. Broad river to cross when discussing the logistics and strategy required to answer these questions. I’m not side tracking there for now. Here’s the right now focus—the question that is the background music for our discussion today —“When is enough enough?” It certainly seems that the space between the question and answer can be the toughest space to navigate. That topography is some of the toughest we face. So start here. For now, let’s start with you and God (Hashem, Abba, YHVW). “What’s enough for Him?” Then, the same for you, “What’s enough for you?” Ground rules: 1. “I don’t know” is not an answer. 2. No response is a response. 3. No baffling with bull. Respond and then tag another to respond. If they’re not in the FS Skool community invite them to join the convo. Here’s the link: Join the FS Skool conversation. barry/fs

Men often struggle most with pressure, isolation, and internal confusion in hard times and seasons, leading to rushed, reactive, or avoidant decision-making rather than slowed, prayerful discernment. #1 of 8 Pressure to “be decisive” and not show weakness. Many men carry an internal script that says: - real men decide quickly - don’t hesitate - don’t ask for help Cultural pressure pushes them toward: - snap decisions - overconfidence - pretending they are sure when they are actually confused or afraid of the outcome and consequences.  Key decision-making effects: - Emotions and body signals ignored–treating feelings as a threat instead of data  - Seeking counsel is avoided ________________ “What do you do next?” “What is your best calculated, productive, fruitful way to respond?” barry/fs