We’ll spend hours learning terrain, studying elk, checking equipment, and preparing for an opportunity in the mountains. How curious are we about the woman sharing our life? I’ve been thinking about that. I want to know what my wife genuinely enjoys. What she looks forward to. What makes her laugh. What would make an adventure exciting for her—and what might make it stressful. Because it’s hard to make an unselfish choice when you’re guessing what the other person wants. And “whatever you want” doesn’t always tell us enough. But asking is only part of it. We have to make room for an honest answer. Even when she chooses something different than we would. Even when her idea of a great evening is quieter than ours. 1 Peter 3:7 calls husbands to live with their wives in an understanding way. That takes continued attention. We still have things to learn. This week’s FAMILY pursuit: Ask your wife, “What’s something you’d really enjoy doing together?” Listen. Ask what she enjoys about it. Then find a way to act on what you learned. We put effort into the things we want to understand. Keep learning her. Let what you learn shape how you love her. Brothers—what’s something you’ve recently learned about your wife?

Getting up at 4:30 has given me something I didn’t realize I needed so much: time to work on the man I bring into the rest of my day. Before work needs my hands and my family needs my attention, I have some quiet time with God. Time to move my body. Think. Pray. Look honestly at where I need to grow. Taking that time for myself has helped me give more of myself when it matters. That’s where the five F’s have become practical for me: 🙏 Faith — growing closer to God and listening. 🏡 Family — reflecting on how I show up as a husband and father. 💪 Fitness — caring for the body God gave me. 🛠️ Finance — thinking through provision and how I use my time and abilities. 🏔️ Fun — making room to enjoy the life I’m working so hard to build. I’m more at peace with myself than I’ve ever been. There’s still plenty to work on. But I’m giving myself time to actually do that work. Caring for yourself can be an act of love toward the people who depend on you. Taking responsibility for what you can today helps you be ready when they need you. For me, this is a season of working, building, creating, and refining. I want to be available for wherever God calls me. “Here I am. Send me.” I’ll do my best and let God do the rest. Where in your day do you make time to prepare the man your family gets?

Thank God for another day. Get up early. Drink water. Read Scripture and pray. Do something hard. Don’t drift. AIM. Pick one of the 5 F’s and take one faithful step today. Faith • Family • Fitness • Finance • Fun 🔥 Drop your four lines below, brothers. ⏰ UP AT ___ 📖 WORD ___ 💪 HARD THING ___ 🎯 TODAY’S AIM ___ Bag it. Tag it. Stay in Pursuit.

Men, this hit me during my Bible study this morning: Your pursuit of excellence can honor Christ. It becomes distorted when success determines whether you believe you matter. We want to provide. Be strong. Be good husbands and fathers. Follow through on what we say we’ll do. Those are good things to pursue. But sometimes we put more weight on the outcome than we realize. A tight month becomes, “I’m failing my family.” A missed workout becomes, “I have no discipline.” An argument at home becomes, “I can’t get anything right.” Somewhere between what happened and what we tell ourselves, a setback becomes our identity. I’m learning to catch that in myself. I want my effort to produce something. I want to know I’m making a difference. But when I need a result to prove that I matter, it gets hard to rest, receive correction, or be present with the people I love. There’s always something left to prove. Ephesians 2:8–10 puts things in order: we’re saved by grace through faith, then called to good works. Our belonging comes before our performance. That gives us room to be honest. Own the mistake. Apologize. Adjust the plan. Ask a brother for help. Keep showing up. You can take responsibility for falling short without deciding that you are worth less. Here’s something to try when frustration hits: - What happened? “I lost my patience with my kid.” - What am I telling myself? “I’m a terrible father.” - What’s my next faithful step? “Apologize, listen, and handle the next moment with more patience.” That’s a response we can practice. Our identity in Jesus gives us a secure place to grow from. Where do you feel the most pressure to prove you’re enough right now—work, finances, fitness, or home? You don’t need a polished answer here, brothers. An honest one gives us somewhere to start.

Thank God for another day. Get up early. Drink water. Read Scripture and pray. Do something hard. Don’t drift. AIM. Pick one of the 5 F’s and take one faithful step today. Faith • Family • Fitness • Finance • Fun 🔥 Drop your four lines below, brothers. ⏰ UP AT ___ 📖 WORD ___ 💪 HARD THING ___ 🎯 TODAY’S AIM ___ Bag it. Tag it. Stay in Pursuit.