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| IRONJOHN.pdf |
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From the German-based Grimm's
Tales, comes the tale of "Iron John"; the prince-boy is carried
away by Iron John such that he may learn to be a man... |
| InAWord_Metal_2005.pdf |
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What does it mean to be
"tested by fire...or in the furnace"? Metal is made
when ore is purified in the fire - but how does that it apply to the
person? |
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Man_AboutStuWeber.pdf;
Man_FourPillars_Weber.pdf |
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The
Promise Keeper's Men's Movement; Stu Weber, "Four Pillars... of a
Man's Heart"
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When
"making of a man" went wrong... |
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"Young
Frankenstein" (1974): "Throw the third switch...live, |
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Man_AboutAlanRedpath.pdf;
Man_TheMakingofManofGod_Redpath.pdf |
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"The
Making of a Man (of God)" by Alan Repath: a profile on
the life of David (from the Bible); the book shows how we can learn... |
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InAWord_Pride_2005.pdf |
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If
"pride comes before the fall"; than what comes before
pride? Maybe some realty coupled with humility...
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InAWord_Reason_2005.pdf |
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Those
who will not reason are bigots, those who cannot are fools and those who
dare not are slaves; but slaves to what? |
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InAWord_Virtue_2006.pdf |
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What
is "virtue"; and why is it important? "The greatest virtues are those which are most
useful to other persons." - Aristotle |
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InAWord_Vises&Vices_2006.pdf |
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Whether
vises or vices, the pressure can be extreme. "Search
others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices" - Benjamin
Franklin |
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The
Measure of a Man |
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 Gene
A. Getz, 2004:
Pastor and
author at Fellowship Bible Church, Gene is taking us on a journey intended
to teach and equip the man for what it means to be a man of
God. |
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MeasureMan_GeneGetz_2004.pdf
Gene writes:
"...becoming a man is not about perfection. Rather, its
admitting our mistakes and making decisions to correct those mistakes in
the light of God's will for our lives."
As a tribute, Bill
McCartney (former football coach and founder of Promise Keepers)
writes: "this book will allow you to become open and vulnerable
in the context of scriptural truth."
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Measure_CryHelp_05-11-09.pdf
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Before
the journey can get underway, the prospective sojourner must realize their
need for Christ. Remember that God gives each person a freewill...but
also remember that God has a purpose for your life. Choose the
journey...for it will prove worthwhile. |
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Measure_FaithfulMan_05-12-09.pdf |
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The
journey (or race) is not without struggle and challenges. Oh,
there can setbacks and many hurdles to jump...but also be injuries
or circumstances that set you back. Through the journey must
be the understanding that God is in control...and knows what you are
experiencing - and will experience for that matter. |
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Measure_Reputation_05-17-09.pdf |
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Why
is a good reputation important and, among all the potential interests, who
is the most important? Let's look to Paul and Timothy on the
matter of reputation... |
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Measure_MoralPurity_05-24-09.pdf |
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Getz
draws attention to the specific area of sexual purity; and to understand
your natural desires is the first step toward embracing God's help through
the challenging - even daunting - experiences of sexuality, marriage
and relationships. |
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Measure_MaintainBalance_05-29-09.pdf |
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Getz
introduces the old word, "temperance" in association to
"maintaining balance". How does the believer
maintain temperance while maintaining attention to the matters of the
present world. Can he do both; and if so, how? Christ
shows us how.... |
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Measure_ManWisdom_06-12-09.pdf |
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When
you think about wisdom, what comes to mind? Some say that wisdom is
knowing how to use knowledge. Let's discover something else
about wisdom... |
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Measure_Adorning_06-25-09.pdf |
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We
are to live in a way that our lives are "becoming" to the
teachings of the Word; but how do we live in the world...without
being of the world? |
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Measure_ColdWater_07-15-09.pdf |
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The
subject of hospitality seems to rarely come-up in the matter of
manhood; yet, how important it is when considering that to welcome the
least of these is to welcome Christ. |
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Measure_Teach_08-11-09.pdf |
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What
are the qualities of a good teacher? In the realm of Christianity,
teaching is a gift - which means that it comes from God. What
makes the teacher want to teach? |
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"Avoiding Overindulgence" |
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10.
"Overcoming Self-Centeredness" |
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11.
"Don't Let the Sun Down" |
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12.
"Never Resort to Violence" |
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13.
"Becoming a Fair Minded Man" |
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14.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers" |
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15.
"Becoming a Generous Man" |
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16.
"Reflecting our Heavenly Father" |
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17.
"Loving what is Good" |
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18.
"Being Just and Fair" |
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19.
"Lifting Up Holy Hands" |
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20.
"Becoming a Disciplined Man" |
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The
War Against Men |
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 Dr.
Richard Hise, 2004: the author is
a marketing professor at Texas A&M; why then a book about men - and
the provocative title of the so-called "war
against..."? To begin, he approaches the subject..
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WarAgainstMen_mensdefense_2004.pdf
...as an academic style...or
the kind of analytical and scholarly style that givens credence to the
idea that when men lose, children lose too. From cited
sources (mensdefense.org) comes the posting (above) on the book.
Dr. Hise
believes that an imbalance in the courts and legislatures has put society
out-of-balance, and that the long-run consequences of this war will be
more injurious to our country than dangers posed by
terrorists.
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In
his preface, Dr. Richard Hise rolls-out the book, chapter by chapter, in
the scholastic nature of his profession but with the passionate nature of
a father, husband and man who...
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AgainstMen_Preface_06-24-09.pdf
...is vividly aware of the
trends, issues and developments warranting the described
"war". What to do -- but to engage in the war and to
fight for the right to be a father, husband and man.
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To
understand the magnitude of the war on males is to consider that this
threat is more devastating than terrorism. In his research, Dr.
Hise became increasingly concerned with the calculated causes for a
powerful
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AgainstMen_WorldC1_07-09-09.pdf
and pervasive war against
men. On his increasing awareness, a plan of action - both
personal and political - is needed to counter the war - it's objectives,
etc.
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Being
a man is tough - according to Dr. Hise. Why, you might ask?
Part of this challenge comes in what I call combinations (of demands on a
man's life or living)
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AgainstMen_BeingC2_07-17-09.pdf
...combinations or demands on
life that will test your value system -- that will challenged your
personal integrity, morals, ethics...what you believe to be right...
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"Are
women and men the same?" Seems like a ridiculous question, but
before jumping to that conclusion, consider chapter 3 as the author uses
much statistics to support the initiatives
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AgainstMen_TheSameC3_08-05-09.pdf
...to blur the lines (of
the sexes), and to emphasis that men and women are not identical. As
to being equal, is that the real purpose behind feminism - or is it
more?
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Once
again asserting was is understood, Dr. Hise takes the reader through some
data and commentary to support the growing powerbase women in
America. What is the significance?
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"Women
and Power"
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The
Decline of Men |
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 Guy
Garcia, 2007: as a writer, author of two fictional and one
other non-fiction book among many publications, Guy delivers this timely
message about men and our culture. Don't let the cover fool
you, this trend is anything but comical...
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Rosenthal_Garcia_DeclineofMen.pdf
An interview by Robert
Rosenthal (reprinted from adage.com) was posted in the Spring 2009 issue
of The Liberator (acfc.org). The posting contains some
pointed Q&A on this troubling trend of our culture. Why are
young men and boys falling behind? - is an issue that troubles (or should
trouble) our society. The leaf of the book includes the
statement: Their confusion (young men) has led to
rampant male malaise, which has left many men feeling alienated and
disconnected.
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A
somewhat aged article from World Net Daily offers a snapshot of the
present day trend of the "swinging pendulum" of sexist
advantage; |
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WND_PendulumMen_06-30-09.pdf
Guess what?
"Yep, men are losing their grip" (boy's too); "Lord, help
my boys..".
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