A watch doesn't give you more time; it reminds you that you have less of it than you think. Whether I'm conscious of it or not, life is ticking.

Over the last 10 years in ministry, I have watched men crumble under the weight of unaddressed sin, leadership expectations, relational strain, family pressures, work stress, and inner turmoil. Sadly, most stay silent. When they finally ask for help, they often receive some version of the “man up” speech. This only adds to their burden: they know they’re called to lead with love, grace, truth, strength, and wisdom—but they don’t know how. So they say nothing, put on a smile, try to fix it alone, and the weight grows heavier while hope slips further away.