Defining a Real Man
I went in to work two nights ago. It was late (10:30 p.m.) and I sat in the same chair I did nearly a year ago, at the same time of night, with the same goal in mind: Get the job done and get home to see my family. As I parked and approached the building, I couldn't keep from thinking about the times I went to work each night after spending the day taking care of the boys and Jeseca. It was such a strange feeling to be there at that time again. It's now been seven months since Jeseca died. The passing of time is remarkable.
Completely unrelated, I learned this week that (based on the results of my survey) I write to an overwhelming amount of women (90% of respondents). What does that mean? Yikes.
I also met with my friend and pastor for our weekly accountability session.....what's happening and what lies ahead. The topic of a "real man" came up. What is a real man? He was speaking at Point Loma Nazarene University that morning about that very topic. As we thought about it, he read a portion of a book that tried to define it. With every word I became more disappointed. The author defined a "real man" as someone with a........let me clear my throat.........well............a male organ. What genius! (People buy this book. Amazing.)
I think a real man is something quite different.
I was a jerk for a good portion of my life. More than most people know. But God rescued me from that life, and has taught me so much about being a real man; an authentic man.
I think a real man is genuine. Someone who cares for others. Someone who serves. Someone who loves with his whole heart. Someone who's not afraid to love music, theater and sports. Someone who can face the storm with courage. Someone who fights for what he believes. Someone who loves God.
Jesus is that man. He is the real man. I just want to be like him.
Here are two other opinions related to the defining of a real man. Quite a contrast. The first is from a site called theRebelution.com, founded by twin (teenage) brothers who want to lead their generation to Christ. They've also written a book called Do Hard Things, and are asking for support for their Amazon.com "Book Bomb" campaign. Check it out by clicking on the ad at right. It's worth a look.
What are your thoughts?
Completely unrelated, I learned this week that (based on the results of my survey) I write to an overwhelming amount of women (90% of respondents). What does that mean? Yikes.
I also met with my friend and pastor for our weekly accountability session.....what's happening and what lies ahead. The topic of a "real man" came up. What is a real man? He was speaking at Point Loma Nazarene University that morning about that very topic. As we thought about it, he read a portion of a book that tried to define it. With every word I became more disappointed. The author defined a "real man" as someone with a........let me clear my throat.........well............a male organ. What genius! (People buy this book. Amazing.)
I think a real man is something quite different.
I was a jerk for a good portion of my life. More than most people know. But God rescued me from that life, and has taught me so much about being a real man; an authentic man.
I think a real man is genuine. Someone who cares for others. Someone who serves. Someone who loves with his whole heart. Someone who's not afraid to love music, theater and sports. Someone who can face the storm with courage. Someone who fights for what he believes. Someone who loves God.
Jesus is that man. He is the real man. I just want to be like him.
Here are two other opinions related to the defining of a real man. Quite a contrast. The first is from a site called theRebelution.com, founded by twin (teenage) brothers who want to lead their generation to Christ. They've also written a book called Do Hard Things, and are asking for support for their Amazon.com "Book Bomb" campaign. Check it out by clicking on the ad at right. It's worth a look.What are your thoughts?
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