My wife Charlene and I are taking a much needed vacation this week, traveling in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey peninsula areas of California. You can see pictures below in the "social media" section. No feature article this week, just a couple quick updates:

FIRST -- We are expanding our Renewed Man groups, and this is a great time to get on board. In the battle with stress, relationship disconnection, and sexual self control -- in a world where everything seems to be getting more sexualized -- you need help. And we can help you. Go to https://renewedman.me to find out more.

SECOND -- As part of the work of getting help to more men, I'd love to speak at your church, Celebrate Recovery, School, or other community event. I speak about "Living With Sexual Self Control in an Out of Control World" or "Winning the Four Inner Battles" today. 

THIRD -- I'm getting ready to launch a pilot program of coaching and support for pastors and church leaders, called Renewed Leader. I wrote an article recently which made the case -- using research from several sources -- that two things are happening at the same time today: 

(a) There is an unprecedented crisis in the stress level and mental well-being of many ministers. Self-reported well-being indicators of pastors in the last year or two registers at an all-time low. 

(b) At the same time that this happening -- frustratingly -- ministers today are significantly LESS likely to be getting help from coaches, mentors, and counselors than they were 10 years ago.

The resources are out there -- ministers just aren't taking advantage of them. Well ... take advantage of this one! 

Renewed Leader will help you grow in your capacity to lead, serve, counsel, and teach ... by helping you build your own inner spiritual strength.