Proverbs 19:7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives—how much more do their friends avoid them! Principle During difficult times you discover true friendships. I have lived long enough to see that every man goes through difficult times. In fact, I read a lot of biographies and have found a common thread in the…

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. Principle The name is representative of the person. Have you ever explored the etymology of your name? It’s an interesting process – discovering the root and history of your name can be revealing. For example, my…

Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children. Principle It takes three generations to establish a legacy. The distinguishing mark of Abraham – the character quality that captured God’s attention was that Abraham would direct his household and command his children after him. In this way,…

Proverbs 16:4-5 The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster. The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. Principle It’s hard to kick against the pricks. At FivestarMan, we talk a lot about purposes. We know that men make plans, but God’s purposes prevail.…

Proverbs 15:4 Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. Principle Speak kind and comforting words. As men, we cannot underestimate the power of our words. Don’t brush this off as an extreme – this is one of the most important lessons that I’ve ever discovered—words matter. We need to build a partition…

Proverbs 14:11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. Principle Life isn’t about cars, clothes, and cottages – it’s about a cause. There was a time that the American Dream of owning a home was the equivalent of being prosperous. Sadly, that “dream” became a nightmare…

Proverbs 13:4 The sluggard’s appetite craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. Principle God gave man the gift of seed to satisfy his cravings. Before God created Man, He prepared a place of residence for the Man. It was built upon an agrarian system of supply – seed, time,…

Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous. Principle Authentic manhood has integrity with his purposes. The foundational principle of FivestarMan is that within men are five purposes – adventurous spirit, an entrepreneurial drive, gallant relationships, faithful character, and…

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the honest keeps them on track; the deviousness of crooks brings them to ruin. Principle Integrity will keep you from a crash. An entrepreneur called me to seek feedback on a situation that he faced – a difficult one – he has stepped into a business needing a radical turnaround…

Proverbs 10:8 A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued. Principle God speaks through leadership – not around it. One of the greatest principles that can be discovered is the protocol of authority. It is a hallmark of FivestarMan, and the foundation for understanding proper leadership called the Centurion Principle. In Matthew…