purpose-driven living

BetterMENt: A Personal Account of Balance

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Man sitting thoughtfully against a tree in a natural outdoor setting with rock formations in the background.

Living in Lakeway, Texas, in 2020, my family (Kristen, Izzy, and Samuel) was living in a master-planned suburb northwest of Austin where uniformity prevailed, and genuine community engagement was often limited to individual church groups.   We enjoyed weekends out at Lake Travis from time to time, and the schools were known to be really … Read more

The Pursuit of Purpose: Why Men Seek to Leave a Legacy

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Michael G. Ethridge standing on a balcony in Kendall County holding a cigar

As the seasons change and the world around us bursts into life, I find myself reflecting on the concept of purpose. It’s a topic that resonates with many of us, especially as we navigate the responsibilities of work, family, and community. There’s something almost primal about the need to create, to build, and to leave … Read more

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