Dear man of God,

I’m writing this morning from a bunk at kids’ camp.

The weather is holding, the food is surprisingly great, and my Orange Avengers won the kickball tournament.

And last night, we had a killer discussion with our 3rd–4th grade boys after chapel.

Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for the heat they brought. I expected a conversation about video games and farts, but instead we found ourselves in deep waters with questions like:

• “How do I know that I’m saved?”
• “What really happens after we die?”
• “Does God really send people to hell?”
• “I don’t understand eternity. Can you explain it to me?”

You know. Just some light conversation.

I was so pumped... and secretly glad when small group time finally ended. My heart was full, but my camp-soaked brain could not handle much more. Haha!

We were talking through John 15:1–11, especially verse 5:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”

Man of God, if you want to get sharp and stay sharp, the key is staying connected to the Vine.

We can fill our lives with activities that make us feel productive, but if we want to bear lasting fruit, we have to stay connected to Jesus.

And honestly, it’s good motivation to remember that your kids are going to ask real questions.

Will you be prepared to answer them?

THIS WEEK’S TOP 3

1. READ: John 15:1-11
2. THINK: What distractions are you allowing to disconnect you from Jesus this week?
3. ACT: Invest five minutes today to read the scripture above and pray this simple prayer as you go throughout your day.
   "Jesus, keep me connected with you today. Open my ears to hear you and my eyes to see you. Reveal the distractions and help me to turn away from them. Help me to bear good fruit and fill my life with joy. In your name, Amen."

ARE YOU READY TO FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?

I coach driven visionary Christian men who want to sustain lifelong impact in the world for God’s Kingdom. I show them the way to build an inner framework and razor sharp purpose that supports anything they build and bring into the world on the outside. 

Too many of us have become great at building amazing businesses, ministries and movements but we have neglected our inner life. We are literally imploding under the stress and weight of it all. 

And the cost?

You end up standing at the top of the mountain alone… your marriage in shambles, your kids disconnected, and your relationship with God distant. 

Is there a way to chase what God has put in you and not sacrifice what is most important to you? 

The answer is, absolutely!

But the path seems unclear. 

I want to guide you to transformation. 

Through my coaching program, WHETSTONE, I teach you the Forged Path to becoming a man who is sharpened in every area of his life - soul, heart, mind, strength and mission. 

You are too important to the Kingdom of God to stay on this path to implosion and burnout! 

If this sparks something in you, message me. 

I believe in this process to my core! To get you over the threshold, I want to offer you three 30 minute sharpening sessions free of charge. 

I’ve seen it happen time and again with men just like you! God is doing miracles! He is transforming lives! 

The breakthrough you are longing for is not as far off as you think. It only takes one small action to begin building momentum. 

Reach out and let’s schedule our first call.

aubrey@whetstoneway.com