As you celebrate Christmas, you have become part of a conspiracy. A fantastic conspiracy that had spread around the world like Santa’s sleigh. Along with millions of other people around the world you will likely spend today sharing gifts. Gifts, thought out and well planned. Gifts both big and small that will express the greatest gift of all, love. Over two thousand years ago in a manger far far away was the first Christmas gift ever given. A gift so big that He gave his only begotten son for each and every one of us. He was born into this world to take away our sin, this spotless victim of God’s greatest gift, love. He was Love,  He is Love everlasting. This baby whose birth we celebrate with gifts today, He is love. Gifts of love, as we welcome Him into our homes on this Christmas day. A love so great that He lives within each of us every day throughout the year. Along with all the Christians of the world you have become a part of this conspiracy to share and show God’s love. Each of us have been called to go out and make disciples in His name. Share the faith, hope and love our loving heavenly Father has provided in the form of a new-born child. The son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God. ~ C.S. Lewis Click To Tweet Will you join me in the great conspiracy of Christmas, the great conspiracy to share His eternal […]

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2015 has been an incredible year for me and hopefully you as well. As the year winds down I count the blessings that I have been able to share with you. I have been blessed by our conversations and humbled to have been your servant of words this past year. I have shared my ups and downs, opinions and reviews and you have all stood by my ramblings. Your contributions in the form of comments as well as sharing the conversations with others has been an incredible experience. SecondIron’s Blog just reached a huge milestone of being in existence two years! Almost two hundred posts so far it has been quite a journey, none of which could happen without you! Those of you that have been with me since the beginning, and those that have come across my musings in the numerous groups and social media outlets, as well as those that may be reading this blog for the first time, to all of you THANK YOU! I have put together a brief 10-question survey for you to help me to provide more valuable content in the upcoming year. 2016 is already mapping out to be an exciting year of changes.  The survey will provide you an opportunity to have a voice, each and every survey (no matter how many or how lengthy the answers) will be read diligently by me personally. I value each and every one of you as my readers and in turn value your thoughts and feedback. In return for the […]

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As men we all struggle with gift buying especially when it comes to buying for our wives or our mothers.  With Mother’s Day (May 11th in case you were not sure) just around the bend I am sure some of you are starting to panic a bit, the rest forgot all about it until right now. Have no fear! I have taken up some ideas and made your shopping list simple and easy to accomplish.  As you read through this post you could be done in a matter of minutes and come out looking like a king. Follow these simple ideas and stay out of the doghouse and away from appliances one more year. Roku Stick for Streaming Netflix and more 49.00 Chosen For Purpose 9.49-10.78 – explore the journey in finding out why you are here and what is your purpose. 14k Gold Sterling Silver Gem Stone Heart Necklace 75.00 – never go wrong with pretty personalized jewelry guys.