Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071YMT1KD |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 230 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is more than an audiobook; it's a movement of men who will settle for nothing less than fulfilling their highest calling to be the men and the fathers God has destined them to be.. Mark shares inspiring stories of manhood, including the true story of the hero and martyr Polycarp, who first heard the voice from heaven say, "Play the man". Play the man. Make the man. Mark couples those stories with practical ideas about how to disciple the next generation of men who will put God first, family second, and career third. In this inspiring call to something greater, he helps men understand what it means to be a man of God by unveiling seven virtues of manhood. It's into this "no-man's-land" that New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson declares his mantra for manhood: Play the man. Somewhere along the way, our culture lost its definition of manhood, leaving generations of men and men-to-be confused about their roles, responsibilities, and relationships and the reason God made them men
"Finally a MANual on Manhood" according to Rodger Mangold. Mark Batterson continues to deliver impactful and inspiring wisdom through his books. Play the Man is what I believe to be the culmination of a well-read, well-prayed, and well-gifted Pastor whose love for families resonates through each story he shares.Masculinity is under attack because it has been so poorly represented in our culture. Mark does a masterful job of drawing the true nature God intended men to exhibit as we raise another generation of men and conti. Chris Geldard said Viva La revolution and play the man. Where did we lose sight of what it means to be a man?As we look around society it’s increasingly obvious that we have lost our way. Men seem to have neglected their responsibilities to teach the next generation of men, leaving boys trying to figure things out for themselves or follow their peers. Adding to the mayhem, more and more kids are growing without a dad (or in some cases even a father figure) to teach them what they need to know, or have someone to . Every man should read this! Dave Willis I'm a big fan of Mark Batterson's books! As a pastor, I've stolen (I meanborrowed) countless sermon illustrations from his writings. He infused his books with stellar research, solid Biblical teaching, interesting historical facts to give context to his themes, practical real-life examples and a lot of humor as well. In this book, he outlines a great challenge for men of all ages as well as for those who are raising the next generation of men. As a dad of four boy