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| JUNE
4,
2003 ISSUE |
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IN THIS ISSUE
Feature
Article: Real Men Are...Real
In The Spotlight: Male Spirituality
What's New & Coming Soon
Daily Thought: Gift of the Father
Prayer Requests/Results
Quotables: Helen Keller
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| FEATURED
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Real
Men Are...Real
by Tom Gilbert
Just what does it mean to be a man, or more to the point, a Christian man?
Our society has often put an emphasis on being a “real” man. Unfortunately,
the version of “real” we are being peddled is all too-often a fantasy
compilation that is just as false for men as the perfect-body of the latest supermodel
is for women.
The “disconnect” is all the more pronounced for young men struggling
with their self-image. They look to culture, media, the “street” and
wherever they sense belonging to define their identity. Sadly, they rarely get
the acceptance or mentoring they need from home, school or even church.
The biggest challenge we all face, men and women, is to cut through all the smoke
and mirrors of self-delusion and Madison Avenue hype and discover reality. Just
being real may be the hardest thing of all.
Read the entire article here
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| IN THE SPOTLIGHT |
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Male Spirituality
What is "Men's work"? How
do men come to a real understanding and appreciation
of their spirituality in today's world? Furthermore,
can men discover a way that leads other men to true spiritual
growth?
These questions are top of mind to many men these days. The work being done in
this area is extremely important, especially in today's society. The previous
way of mentoring and initiation has been lost to our culture for a thousand years.
Over the next few weeks we will be examining the important issue of true male
spirituality.
Consider also the impact mentoring has on young people. We have some special
books on this featured right now.
Father's Day is coming (June 15th). Remember
Dad with great gift ideas at our e-store.
See more at our Spotlight
Specials page
Visit our online store
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you!
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| WHAT'S
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Summer time is a great time for reading (well, anytime
is a "great time" for that, but you know what
I mean). I've got a big stack of books in front
of me. What are you reading these days that is
contributing to your spiritual growth? Drop me
an email.
The newest question added to God
FAQ is "What
Does God Want of Me?"
If you are planning on a vacation this summer consider
keeping a journal of your experiences. In July we will
be looking at the process of journaling.
Some of the new articles on our site include:
Open Letter to God
The Worst Lesson by Brandon Jubar
God Between the Lines
New reviews on the following:
Things You
Should Know By Now by Jason Boyett
No You, No Me,
new music release from Ceili Rain
the winter of our discontent,
new music release from the echoing green
Holes –
movie review
The Messenger by
Tim Woodroof
Future Reviews:
"Fathering Like the Father" by Kenneth O. Gangel and
Jeffery S. Gangel
“Letters Between a Catholic and an Evangelical” by Fr John R. Waiss and James G. McCarthy
“The Love Languages of God” by Gary Chapman
"Some Fruits of Solitude" by William Penn/edited into
today's English by Eric K. Taylor
You can read the various reviews currently on site at Reviews
New links:
Wild
Men to Wise Men – An upcoming conference on
Male Spirituality
AbbaFather.com – Website
for Gordon Dalbey, who writes and ministers in the
Men's Christian movement and Male Spirituality.
See more at our links page
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DAILY THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS |
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Gift
of the Father
Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son
for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of
a fish will he? (Luke 11:1)
Pretend that you were the richest
person in the world. Now pretend that you fell in love
with someone who was very poor. Wouldn't you want to
meet that person's needs? Wouldn't you have a great time
giving that person really good things because of your
love? Of course you would.
That is how God feels about us. He owns everything
on earth – all stuff is His. And He loves us totally.
So we don't have to worry about Him giving us what
we need. It makes him happy to provide for us. Maybe
it's not money we need. Maybe we need strength to get
through each day. Maybe we need the salvation of His
Son, Jesus Christ. Maybe we need healing or help with
a relationship. Whatever our need is, trust God to
provide for us.
In His Grace
Peter Reinbold
Get daily inspiration with a Scripture verse and commentary
at
Daily Thought
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PRAYER REQUESTS & RESULTS |
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Prayer works. It really does. Only those who've never truly tried
it with the proper intentions would say otherwise. We
want to pray for you and your needs. If you have a specific
request let us know at prayer requests.
Of course, we keep you information confidential.
We also like to share testimonies of answered prayers
at prayer results.
You can send us your testimony by email. Use our form
at contact us. If
you do not want your name to be listed simply let us know.
By sharing God's love and how He helps us you encourage
others in a powerful way.
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'It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.'
— Helen Keller
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