A Few Good Men

In light of some of the stuff that I've been thinking about recently, and the way God has been growing me, I thought I'd share with you some of the best men I have in my life.  These are men I admire.  I will try to keep it brief so you don't get bored.

From Haviland, Kansas
Ryan Kendall--This guy is a jack of all trades.  He loves Jesus, his family, photography, running, Jesus, music, basketball, and Jesus.  All of this and he's my fishing buddy.

From Indianapolis, Indiana
Bryan Vickery--He is so humble yet so amazing.  He's kind of like the quiet thunder in my life.  Even from 2150 miles away.  I don't think he knows how important his opinion is to me.  Because he loves Jesus so much.

From Escondido, Californa
Matthew Thompson--We've known each other forever!  He is so talented, as a musician, singer, father, husband, he is creative, and he loves Jesus!  It's like the complete package.

From Dundrum, Northern Ireland
Richie Shilliday--We only spent nine days together all the way back in 2009 but I admire him for his confidence.  I don't know if I know of another man with more God confidence, which is really the only kind of confidence to have!  Oh, and by the way, you guessed it, he loves Jesus too!

From Kigali, Rwanda, Africa
Matthew Nash--A lifelong friend.  A friend that sticks closer than a brother.  He loves Jesus.  Anything more need to be said?  And yes Matt, I am now feeling like I will be out in Africa in the future to do some God stuff.

From Escondido, California
Nathan Harris--I would trust this guy with my life.  He is maybe one of the most loving people I know. And he loves Jesus, kind of a natural fit!

From Muskegon, Michigan
Dave Eikenberry--My lifelong Pastor.  I think most people who will be reading this will know how much I love this man.  He loves Jesus!  The most important thing to him!

From Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, and California
Kristen Sorensen--Yes, that is a man.  Mentor and encourager.  He has been instrumental in helping me understand that I can lead.  He is also my golf spouse.

From Yorba Linda, California
Jason "Chief" Morones--Man-Crush Alert!  I love this man.  He is the man I love to hug the most.  He loves Jesus!  He loves students!  He is amazing!

From Ladera Ranch, California
Brandon Cuevas--My singing partner, my dance partner, my theology partner, Brandon is one of the most unique people I know.  I have not laughed harder or cried more with anyone, than I have with him.  And he loves Jesus!

From Escondido, California
Nate Canady--Dude is solid!  I think he can to all the things I want to do but don't get off my lazy butt to do.  Plays guitar, piano, reads, learns languages, is a chemist!  Loves Jesus with his whole heart!

None of these guys are perfect.  We all have our things that God is working on in us.  But I am one blessed man to have all of them in my life!

If you didn't make the list, know that I love you.  It has to stop somewhere.  There are many other men I admire and trust.  You guys rock also.  I did this today because I need to learn to encourage more.  Something God has been teaching me.