Years ago I read a book entitled “Wild at Heart” by John Eldridge. In the book Eldridge said that almost every young boy grows up asking a subconscious question of their father.

Do you think I have what it takes?

I believe that most of us grew up trying to find the answer to that question from our parents. I meet with people almost every day that have all kinds of wounds in their life because they never got this question answered from their parents.

I look for opportunities everyday to tell my boys that I believe in them. That I really believe “they’ve got what it takes.”

This has really challenged me this week as Jett is a part of a 3 day football camp. He’s wanted to do this all summer, against my better judgment. He’s easily the smallest kid out there by a foot. Thank God he’s fast!

I so desperately want to protect him, but I also want him to explore, learn, grow, dare, and try things I never tried!

Last night before camp he was nervous. Very nervous. We spent some time in the front yard getting ready for football camp. Thought you might enjoy the video.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/1397713]

Now, a bit of honesty. Do you feel your parents answered this question for you? Either way, how do you think it’s impacted you?

my creative chaos,

Pete