Fellas, I apologize for my absence. After October, my schedule SHOULD open back up, and I’m looking forward to getting back into The Forge with y’all. Trust me when I say it’s been a crazy-busy season. I know a lot of y’all are in that same boat right now. One of the unexpected blessings of where we are with AI and technology is that I’ve been able to get back into songwriting without having to spend the enormous amount of time it normally takes to write, play, record, mix, etc. an entire song. Believe me, doing it the traditional way is still my preferred method because there’s something deeply personal about playing and recording your own music. But when I have a song idea burning in my head that I want to get out, I’m genuinely thankful to God for the technology we have available today. It gives me a way to capture those ideas and turn them into something I can actually hear. That’s where this song came from. God has been pressing a lot on my heart lately regarding my own spiritual walk. These songs have just been flowing into my mind, and I’ve felt compelled to get them out before they disappear. I’m not trying to replace the process or the creativity of making music myself. I’m simply using the tools available to me to capture what God has been putting on my heart. I hope y’all enjoy these songs, but more importantly, I hope they encourage you, challenge you, and point you back toward Christ. God bless, fellas. I’m looking forward to being back in the Forge with y’all soon. https://youtu.be/wjXCfuR8Kmk?is=Ez4ia1ehJRgfIWXA

Thank you for the prayers gents, more prayers needed! This day just keeps on going. My wife just got off the phone with her former boss and a very good friend of ours who retired in January, only to tell her that he just found out that he has cancer in one of his kidneys. They are trying to decide on a course of action now? Please keep him (Mike) in your prayers. Thank You again LT

The Forge has been invited to join the Mighty Men this Saturday at Elevate Life Church in Frisco. They want to meet/see our group and help give us some wisdom and direction as we cultivate an awesome Christ centered group. Mighty Men- is a men’s group with the same values, principles, and love for God as The Forge. They started with 8 guys at Rudy’s and now have a committed group of men around 300 strong. Mighty Men starts at 7 AM in Frisco. We are planning to meet at the church at 5:45 or if you want to meet us there, be there at 6:45.(we can carpool not everyone needs to make their own way btw) Please comment whether you are going or not so I can make sure everyone saw this. I would really like for ALL to make it. This will be a great time of worship and a great message.

Yup I’m behind… lol. This habit is doing a great work in my heart and there’s a growing desire to do this for the rest of my life. Morning quiet time after working out is a great anchor for the day, as I have ZERO idea what challenges lie before me today and every day. Y’all make it a great one!

Back on it! Still not feeling the best, got meds going, so I’ve skipped the pushups. But got my quiet time in after a rough night of sleep. I started the normal stuff, but then my spirit took over and really dove deep with God about everything I’ve got going on. I know we’ve all got our struggles and problems, and I’m just grateful for God’s mercy and grace, along with this community of Brothers. Y’all make it a great day!