Kevin East
Kevin East is the President of The Mentoring Alliance - a ministry dedicated to mobilizing godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope. You can find more articles written by Kevin at his blog, "Following to Lead". Connect with him on Twitter at @kevinteast.
President, Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas
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Building Sons Into Men
[M]en are an endangered species. I really believe that. Over the past 15 years, I have been working directly and indirectly with college students. Almost 10 years ago I noticed a trend that -- at...Friday, September 23, 2016
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Santa Claus is Dead?
Why was my son yelling this phrase at another youngster? As we pulled him aside, my wife and I realized it was partly our fault in what we have been teaching him about Santa Claus...Monday, December 21, 2015
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The Key to Praying Effectively
When I pray with my kids, I can tell their minds are somewhere else. They might have their eyes closed, but talking to God is the very last thing on their minds. I guess for us adults, some...Tuesday, December 1, 2015
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Halloween: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
“You mean people are giving away candy…for free? And all I have to do is wear that?”Thursday, October 29, 2015
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A Different Option for Education: Homeschool Your Public School Kids
What if we had a different look at how we schooled our kids? What if we looked at it like a partnership as opposed to an absolute?Thursday, August 27, 2015
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Advice To Young Men
There are many things I wish someone would have told me when I turned 18. As I shared in a previous post, I was given the opportunity to write a young man a letter recently, passing any wisdom to...Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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4 Reasons Why Financial Debt is a Gift for Young Couples
Debt isn't sinful. It isn't evil. But it is enslaving. It redefines a relationship between two people.Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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Man is Like a Breath: Lessons from Two Women I Never Knew
We can get so caught up in the day to day that we forget we are spiritual people. Instead, we focus on things that won’t last.Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Can You Explain the Gospel?
What Scripture would you use, in your effort to explain the Gospel?Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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Be Excellent Parents: 4 Ways to Set Your Children Free
What if we spent less time trying to mold our kids, and more time helping them be the godly people that God desires them to be?Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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The 3 Best Lessons Young People Have Taught Me about Faith
Young people can teach us about worship, confidence, righteousness, and justice.Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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If You Are Free, Then Help Others Find True Freedom
Do you love your neighbors?Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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Creating a Plan for Raising Children: 12 Lessons to Teach Your Kids
We want our kids to have a deep love for Jesus, a humility that grounds them, and an overflowing love and desire to bless others.Thursday, November 1, 2012
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Being a Strong Father in a Culture of Weak Men
Boys should be able to describe what a godly man looks like, having watched one from the time they were a little boy. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for most.Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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Do You Know What Will Knock You Out?
Sometimes it's what you least expect that will knock you out. Just ask Victor Ortiz. Recently, he fought Floyd Mayweather Jr in a much anticipated boxing title match. Nobody would have ever...Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Begin With the End in Mind
My son had a lizard. Key word there - had. It was a good-looking little Bearded Dragon. He was only a few years old, and my kids didn't get it until just about 6 months ago. But to them, it was...Thursday, July 5, 2012
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"Macho, Macho Man" - What Is Biblical Masculinity
Doug Wilson stated that “Males will necessarily be dominant in any given culture, and the only question before that culture concerns whether or not that dominance will be constructive or...Tuesday, July 3, 2012
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Is Your Job Your Calling?
Years ago, I read the book "48 Days To The Work You Love" by Dan Miller. I was reading it to help a friend through a sticky situation. Little did I know I'd walk away from the book with a big...Thursday, June 28, 2012