She is known as "friend". Kellen and I met chasing waves in Hawaii in 2010. We have chased life together in every season of the soul since, including traveling to the 50 states, creating business and now celebrating our greatest prayers finding their yes and amen. Friend is a warrior champion and has shown me, there is nothing that cannot be done.

We were born into brotherhood. Same house. Same blood. Same story. And through all of it, something strong was built in each of us and between us. That strength is present now as you have become a husband and father. No matter how life changes, your strength doesn't. You’ll always be my brother. And we'll always stand strong.

My sister in love who smiles from the inside out because she has one of the happiest hearts in the world. She leads with celebration and you can't help but feel joy when you are around her. She is sunshine in the Blaze family.

You pay attention to someone who invests. And "Dben" is a leader and coach... a man who shows up consistently and puts Christ first. Men like him shape things because they don't just talk about values, they live them... and that kind of investment leaves a legacy. I’m grateful to become part of "Forever a Blaze" and gaining you as a brother.

The coolest big sis I couldn't have dreamed up if I tried. Beck showed me what it meant to live out in front, to be a woman of virtue and that laughter is what makes you alive. She showed me mountains could be climbed and celebrations are meant even for the little things. I still look up her now jut as I did then.

More than my friend, Mike is my brother. Not by blood, but by life. He has this light that makes everything better. He's the guy who doesn’t sit back and watch life happen. He'll fearlessly find a way to move. Mike was there at my darkest hour years ago, refusing to let me stay in the dark. A loyal brother, no quit in him, always remaining steady when it counts most.

We have watched sunrises and sunsets more times than I can count, believing the colors represent life's possibilities. Shelbs is a person of extraordinary insight because she listens with her heart. When she speaks, the earth shakes because she dwells in truth and the love that comes from it.

To not bend who you are is an incredible ability. Artistic. Grounded. Honest to the core. Cameron has always said what’s true, even when it’s hard, and he lives in a way that reflects it. Steady in my life since we were kids, seeing the world differently has helped me see it differently too. A rare kind of man.

Deep recognizes deep. We entered a conversation many years ago as sisters of the deep. The only words used are the ones found in the mystery of the soul that come from daring to seek them out. We have believed those mysteries can reveal themselves through our lives. Moriah has shown me what it is to pioneer beyond the settling and to never give up on the promises of the deep.

In any and all situations, you always find joy. I've seen this man bring positivity on the darkest days. This is just who he is. Blake doesn’t just make you laugh, he makes you feel lighter. He reminds you not to take life too seriously and that joy is a choice. Blake brings a light that makes the world better. And I am a better man because of it.

What God purposes and plans comes with the opportunity to say yes. Jess is a woman who again and again reveals what saying yes and amen in this life looks like. She defines holding fast to promises and is a sister of mine in choosing the narrow road of waiting for the highest and best.

I have prayed for someone to look up to. Someone who would challenge me to be a better man. And then Aaron showed up and I know God sent him. Aaron leads with faith and conviction. He breathes with humility. We have walked through things that mirror one another, and instead of letting them define, Aaron grew. He is a man I respect deeply. Thank you, Aaron, for helping me grow in Christ.

There are sacred places that can only be shared with sacred people. These places are a hollow where there is protection to feel, think and listen. Rach revealed this place to me, and continues to remind me that the hollow is worthy. We have shared vulnerability and truth again and again, engaging our hearts in the kind of prayer that comes from listening well.

It doesn't matter that you aren't blood, Jordan is apart of our family. Jordan can make anybody laugh, no matter the mood, he finds a way to lighten it. And beyond the jokes, he’s loyal. He’s been there through everything. Jordan will always be my brother because of shared meals, shared struggles, and shared years.

When kind strength meets you, it is a treasure. Rach is this woman and a jewel in my life. Unyielding in the grace of kindness and the boldness of strength, I have learned what it looks like to walk in excellence. Rach has held the place of tender hope when I didn't know how and reminded me again and again that the kindness of the Lord is for all the days of my life.

Garrett has always carried himself like he belonged with the older crowd. Maturity. Sharpness. Depth beyond his years. He is the kind of man I can call at any moment and know he’ll show up. No hesitation. No excuses. Just loyalty to presence. Thank you for being that man in my life.

When you are building something that shifts culture, to have a constant companion who is steady and true in seeing the great story being written is rare. Alisha has, day in and day out, not only been someone I build beside, but also a friend who makes me better and better. Lish defines lavished hospitality here in Bon Aqua through her ever present warmth, sweet spirit and loving passion. I am honored to do this Gas Boss journey with her.

Matt came into my life through tree work and I didn't just find a real crew mate, I found a brother. He reintroduced Jesus into my life through living as an example. Praying before work and meals. Leading his family with strength and gentleness. A great husband and father. A disciplined man of faith. He shows me to this day what it looks like to truly walk it, not just talk it.

When I met Lauren, she was glowing. I have come to find that glow is apart of who she is. It's her wisdom and understanding, her thoughtfulness and attention. She is present to details that matter to the one's that are hers. I feel honored to be counted as one of those people and to be gaining her as sister.

We grew up wild and true together. That red Volkswagen Bug might as well have been a rally car. E-brake drifts. Donuts in the mud. Driving it like it was a Lamborghini...and beneath all the wild is one of the smartest men I know. Matt creates a masterpiece in whatever he puts his hands to. Talented and determined, he makes the unseen become seen.

When you are on the cusp of possibility, to be companioned in excitement and belief is a gift. Amy is a champion of the good things in this life. She was the friend I got to share my feelings and thoughts with moments before Trev and I hung out for the first time. When I met her eyes later that night, I was met with that look of "this is a good thing." Thank you, for standing beside me to see this good thing through.

Sometimes you meet someone and you just know. The energy and the vibe communicates. Jon is genuine, real, loyal. He sees through nonsense and stands firm in who he is. He carries himself with confidence and joy. Some friendships take years to build. Some you recognize instantly. Jon Wayne, I see you and I am grateful for you. And you have been there since Linds and I day one, thank you for seeing us through.