
Saving Your Marriage
Several years ago, I sat across from a couple whose marriage appeared to be headed for divorce. I cannot say that my counsel saved their

Morality and Science
One of the most celebrated atheists in all of history was Bertrand Russell. He was highly regarded and outspoken. However, when it came to morality

What Is Your Ultimate Hope?
Today’s blog is an excerpt from Jerry Leachman’s new book, Brave Hearts, Strong Arms. Jerry will be speaking at our breakfast this Friday, September 25

Coming To a Decision
For the last fifty years, I have had the privilege of helping men explore and find their faith. In my twenties, I worked with teenagers

Receive by Giving
One of the great truths I have learned in my twenty-five years of working at The Center is that giving brings people great joy. I

The Nature of Proof
Many people believe that the strongest kind of proof is scientific proof—something that can be observed, tested, and demonstrated. Because science cannot prove that God

Ultimate Validation
I am pleased to announce that our publishing company, Union Hill Publishing has just released Brave Hearts, Strong Arms by our good friend Jerry Leachman. Its subtitle says

Happiness In an Age of Boredom
I remember reading Richard Winter’s book, Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment: Rediscovering Passion & Wonder. Winter argues that, despite having more entertainment options

The Demise of Civilizations
For much of his life, St. Augustine was a loyal citizen of Rome. Although it was a secular state, he believed it provided the only

Healing Humanity
Many Americans look at our country today and wonder what has gone wrong. Everywhere we turn, there seems to be growing confusion, division, and unrest.

The Sacredness of Sex
We live in a culture where sex has largely lost its sacredness. For many, it has become little more than a recreational pursuit—a source of

Culture or Christ?
More than twenty years ago, I read a remarkable book titled Culture Shift by David W. Henderson. Recently, I picked it up again and began

Death and Birth
Death often fills us with fear, sorrow, and uncertainty because we naturally focus on what we are leaving behind rather than what may lie ahead.

Nuggets of Wisdom – Summer 2026
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets

Human Longing
Have you ever reflected on the deep longings of your heart and wondered where they come from? This question arose for me while reading The

To What End?
I have recently been doing some research on pain, suffering, and evil. In the process I read a powerful story in Dorothy Clarke Wilson’s book,

Taking Action
Alexander Graham Bell once said, “The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action.” Yet for many people, taking action is

Delayed Consequences
I believe it is quite clear that God has established certain objective principles that govern our world, and we are wise to align our lives

What About Our Kids?
Up until around 1960, many people’s lives were primarily shaped by the culture around them. In many ways, that was beneficial because culture was largely

The Double Power Principle
Philosophy professor Thomas V. Morris wrote a wonderful book several years ago titled, Making Sense of It All. In it he wrote about “The Double

The Significance of Ideas – Part II
We all enter this world with a need to try and make sense out of life. This is why children, as they grow up, are

The Significance of Ideas – Part 1
R.C. Sproul, though now deceased, was a prominent theologian. He tells an interesting story from his college days in the 1950s. While majoring in philosophy,

Who Are You Becoming?
An interesting phrase that is used in the Bible is the “Book of Life.” The “Book of Life” is a symbolic record of those who

Reacting to Life’s Circumstances
What kind of person are you? Do you live a good life? I have concluded the type of person you are—your character and the wisdom

Life’s Most Harmful Emotions
Dr. Hans Selye was a famous Canadian scientist who was a true pioneer in discovering the impact of emotions on a person’s health. He wrote

Nuggets of Wisdom – Spring 2026
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets

Chasing the Future – Part III
This is the third and final segment in a three-part series. Part 1 and Part II are available here. ***** In this final part of

Why is Good Friday Good?
This coming Friday on the Christian calendar is what is called Good Friday. Many people wonder why it is called Good Friday, since it commemorates

Chasing the Future – Part 2
In last week’s blog, I said the way to not get bogged down in chasing the future was to find contentment in the present. But

Chasing the Future – Part 1
One of C. S. Lewis’ most popular books, The Screwtape Letters, is a novel in the form of a series of letters written by Uncle

Sow the Seeds
I truly believe God desires each of us to positively influence the lives of others, and to be a blessing along the way. Our words,

Love and Grief
A friend recently texted me some very powerful words about C.S. Lewis. The words were so compelling, I wanted to send them to all of

Understanding Our Broken World
The Bible uses interesting words to describe the natural spiritual condition of human beings. You’ve read the parable of the prodigal son and the fact

The Quiet Crisis of Midlife: Faith, Identity, and What to Do When Success Feels Empty
Most men expect a midlife crisis to look a certain way. They picture reckless decisions, visible breakdowns, or dramatic departures from responsibility. They assume it

When Your Old Life No Longer Fits: How God Uses Disruption to Rebuild Men From the Inside Out
Most men assume disruption will be obvious when it arrives. It usually comes with a clear explanation — a job loss, a public failure, a

When You Feel Like You’re Starting Over (Again): Faith for Men in Transition
For men facing job loss, divorce, retirement, or relocation — how to find stability in an unchanging God. Most men never plan to start over.

What Does Godly Confidence Really Look Like?
How Christian men can walk boldly, without arrogance, by rooting identity in Christ, not performance. Most men want confidence. But many are quietly exhausted from

How a Skeptic Changed His Mind about God
Do we care about what is true? Are we willing to change our minds when we encounter evidence that contradicts a long held belief? If

Our View of God
I have concluded that many people in our culture have a flawed view of God. Many have no clue what to think of Him. As

The Place of Truth
Pastor John McAuthor believes that all of life is about “truth” and that it is the most important reality in the universe. We have moral

The Foundation of Marriage
The natural tendency of everything in life is to move from order to disorder. At some point during the formal education of most Americans, the

The Power of Self-Knowledge
When you read the four gospels, you find that so much of Jesus’s teaching to be quite straight forward and easy to understand. However, some

Nuggets of Wisdom-Winter 2026
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets

Handling Adversity
In Mathew 7:24-27 Jesus reveals that the storms of life will come our way over the course of our lifetime. It matters not who we

Making Life Changes
At the end of every year, I always wonder if my life has changed for the better. I have come to understand that any positive,

The Gardener Appeared on Christmas
One of my favorite books is There is a God, by philosopher, Antony Flew. He writes of his journey from atheism to theism. He died

Keeping Your Promise
Back in May of 2024, my brother Kip passed away. It was a great loss to our family as he went through an extended illness.

The Slow Drift: How Men Lose Their Faith Without Realizing It
Most men don’t walk away from their faith in one dramatic moment. They drift — quietly, gradually, almost invisibly. The demands of work, the pull

Why We Need Silence More Than Noise
We live in an age where noise follows us everywhere. The constant hum of notifications, conversations, entertainment, and background stimulation keeps our minds in a

The High Cost of Hiding: Why Men Struggle to Be Honest About Their Pain
In a world that praises self-reliance and emotional toughness, countless men suffer silently beneath the surface. They carry stress, shame, disappointment, and private wounds they’ve

How to Think Critically Without Losing Your Faith
In a culture that celebrates doubt, elevates skepticism, and encourages men to question everything they once believed, many quietly struggle to hold on to a

When Belief is Hard: Books That Help Strengthen Your Faith in Doubt
Even the most grounded Christians can feel lost during uncertain times. Faith is rarely static; it frequently entails conflict, uncertainty, and rediscovery. Believers may struggle

How to Build a Life That Matters (Not Just a Career That Impresses)
It’s simple to mistake career success for a meaningful life in a society that is fixated on performance and LinkedIn accolades. However, many men are

3 Lies the World Tells Men About Success — And What God Says Instead
In today’s society, status, productivity, and money are frequently used to define success. Men are told to pursue titles, suppress emotions, and measure their worth

What Are the Most Underrated Self-Help Books of the Decade?
In a world full of best-selling titles and attention-grabbing headlines, some of the most transformative books never make the mainstream lists. However, for those seeking

Make a Difference
Richard’s new book, Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World has arrived and can be purchased on Amazon, and locally at Seibels, Little

Your Worldview
Isn’t it interesting how liberals and conservatives can have such divergent points of view regarding the political issues of our day? Even well-informed, well-educated, articulate

Therapy for the Soul
I have written a new book titled, Reflections on Happiness: In a Broken and Chaotic World. Below is an essay on gratitude, taken from the

Priorities and the Use of Time
In 1983, the legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant passed away. In his wallet was a folded piece of paper. It was titled, “The Magic

A Good Name
I once read that “your reputation” is the way people see and regard you, but your character is who you really are. If you develop

The Significance of Forgiveness
In The Wall Street Journal there was an article on forgiveness by William Galston. He refers to Charlie Kirk’s memorial service where Kirk’s widow Erika

Overcoming Envy
The wise King Solomon said, “And I saw that all work and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another.” (Ecclesiastes 4:4) He says

Thoughts On Marriage
I have been writing a weekly blog for almost eleven years now. Over that time, I’ve written several posts on marriage—but never on what might

Influencing the World
One observation I have made is that books have a great ability to influence people. That influence can be good (the books of C.S. Lewis)

Nuggets of Wisdom – Fall 2025
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets

Life is Coffee
I have concluded that all the things that people value in life often turn out to be unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Sometimes

Is Ambition Wrong? What the Bible Really Says About Striving
Ambition has always stirred debate in the Christian life. Some see it as prideful striving; others see it as necessary drive. In our culture of

The Hidden Dangers of Living Without Reflection
We live in a culture that prizes speed, busyness, and constant achievement. For many men, slowing down feels like weakness. But Richard E. Simmons III

What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Stuck
Every Christian man eventually faces a season of drift — when faith feels dry, prayers seem empty, and God feels distant. Richard E. Simmons III

How to Teach Your Sons What Really Matters in Life
In a world that glorifies wealth, performance, and status, fathers often face the challenge of showing their sons what truly lasts. Our culture tells boys

Are You Prepared for the Storms of Life?
Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands, but most people were reluctant to work on farms

When No One Sees
When my children were growing up, my wife Holly and I emphasized the importance of being honest and always telling the truth. We made it

Life Lessons
One of my favorite business leaders who had great wisdom was Charlie Munger. He was Warren Buffet’s business partner and best friend. Charlie passed away

Faith and Reason Aren’t Enemies: Why the Bible Still Matters
Explore why faith and reason go hand in hand — and why the Bible still matters in today’s world. Discover books that defend truth and strengthen belief, including works by Richard E. Simmons III.

What the Bible Says About Living a Healthy, Balanced Life
In a world obsessed with physical fitness and productivity hacks, we often forget that true wellness starts within. The Bible’s view of health isn’t just

The Difference Between Being Smart and Being Wise (And Why It Matters)
Intelligence is frequently lauded above all else in our culture of quick facts, instant answers, and digital credentials. However, as Richard E. Simmons III notes

Why Are We So Busy but So Unfulfilled?
Burned out despite success? Explore the Christian view on burnout and busyness — how Gospel‑centered teachings from Richard E. Simmons III can restore purpose, peace, and spiritual meaning.

God on a New York Subway
A number of years ago, I heard a teacher tell a remarkable true story that appeared in Readers Digest. Just recently I stumbled upon the

The Power of Encouragement
I think we rarely consider courses of action to encourage others in such a way that will shape their lives forever. Modern people seem more

Life’s Most Significant Question
On August 6, 1961, a twenty-six-year-old Soviet cosmonaut named Gherman Titov became the second Soviet to orbit the Earth and return safely. Sometime later he

A Life Changed by the Messianic Prophecies
Back in 2019 I wrote a book titled, Reflections on the Existence of God. It is a series of short, easy-to-read essays, laying out the

Anger Issues
In May of 2024, there was an article in The Wall Street Journal titled, “Too Much Anger Harms Your Health.” The author of the article,

The Law of Returns
I recently spoke at a retreat for a group of lawyers. At the end of my presentation, I challenged them to continually improve and be

Finding Lasting Satisfaction
For a good while, I have been thinking about the word “satisfaction.” Google defines it as “fulfillment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs.” In one

How Do You See Other People?
I recently came across a study on how companies retain their employees. The prestigious consulting firm, McKinsey, performed a study in 2021. They asked a

Nuggets of Wisdom-Summer 2025
Every quarter I like to share quotes that I have encountered in my reading and research that have been meaningful to me. I call them “Nuggets

The Problem of Human Consciousness
Recently I was thumbing through an old book, Burden of Proof, by Charles Colson. It was written almost thirty years ago. In the book, Colson

Who Do You Trust?
I was recently reminded of an event I had read about awhile ago. It is truly a remarkable story. On May 1, 2023, a small

The Search for True Freedom
I just recently finished teaching a four-part series on the parable of a father and his two sons. Many people refer to it as the

Evil or Insanity?
It was 1978, nearly two years after I had graduated from college, when news broke of what would come to be known as the Jonestown

The Logic of Jesus
One of the most challenging verses in the Bible is when Jesus asks “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world,

What’s In the Box?
Thomas Merton was a highly regarded American Trappist monk, author, and theologian. He once said, “If you want to identify me, ask me not where

A Challenge for Graduates
Back in 2022, I wrote a book titled College with No Regrets. I wrote it to share words of wisdom with high school graduates bound

How It All Adds Up
I recently came across a compelling book that explores how forty prominent scientists and academics came to believe in God. Among them was Dr. Malcolm

Books to Help You Find Meaning in a Distracted, Achievement-Obsessed World
Reclaim your purpose. Find your soul again. In our society, hustle, speed, and self-promotion are rewarded. The pressure to achieve—to be productive, impressive, and constantly

Books That Help You Rebuild Your Life After a Crisis
Start the healing process with purpose, faith, and clarity. Many men find themselves quietly crumbling when a personal crisis occurs, whether it be failure, betrayal,

Books Every Man Should Read Before 30 (or After)
These are the worldly standards by which men are often judged, but they are inadequate for the life God created. The correct book can act

Top 10 Christian Books for Men to Read in 2025 (That Will Actually Change Your Life)
In today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, it is more than crucial for Christian men to remain grounded in spiritual truth, moral courage, and purpose.

The State of My Soul
I think most of you know I have worked in a men’s ministry for the last twenty years. In my past blogs I have written