Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror : Guidance for Each Major Phase of Your Life

by Patrick Morley, Author of The Man in the Mirror

• ISBN13: 9780310243076
• ISBN10: 0310243076
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

In his phenomenally successful The Man in the Mirror, award-winning author Patrick Morley took men for a close-up on crucial aspects of their manhood and challenged them to establish wise priorities in life. In Seven Seasons of the Man in the Mirror, Morley shifts the focus to wide-angle. Looking at the broad sweep of life itself, he helps men determine where they are, where they're headed, and how to get there. Drawing on the lessons of his own life and wisdom from the Bible, Morley presents hard-won perspectives on the seven seasons of Reflection, Building, Crisis, Renewal, Rebuilding, Suffering, and Success--and in so doing, addresses men's deep longing for direction and purpose. With candor and passion, he speaks to issues every man must face. He illustrates them with true, modern-life stories. And he presents meaty questions for men to chew on and decisions for them to act on. This penetrating, richly encouraging book will help men turn from empty pursuits to the joy, passion, and eternal satisfaction of manhood's highest purpose.

Author Biography

Patrick Morley is a business leader, speaker, and the best-selling author of nine books, including The Man in the Mirror. He lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(1)
Introduction	10	(5)
Part One: The Season of Reflection
The ``Borneo'' Christian: A Case Study, Part 1	15	(9)
Serving Two Masters: A Case Study, Part 2	24	(10)
Wounded Warriors: Men Under Pressure	34	(14)
The Search for Meaning and Purpose	48	(13)
How Can We Know God Personally?	61	(12)
Part Two: The Season of Building
Building a Career	73	(9)
Building Our Families and Wives	82	(12)
Building Our Kids	94	(11)
Money and Lifestyle	105	(18)
Part Three: The Season of Crisis
In the Belly of the Whale: A Case Study, Part 3	123	(5)
Burnout	128	(13)
The Dark Night of the Soul	141	(16)
Part Four: The Season of Renewal
Restoration: The Prodigal Returns	157	(11)
A New Message for Men	168	(12)
A Letter from God: A Time of Reevaluation	180	(9)
Defining Moments	189	(14)
Part Five: The Season of Rebuilding
The Summer of My Sin: A Case Study, Part 4	203	(8)
The New Paradigm: Four Crucial Conversions	211	(9)
Restoring Relationships	220	(10)
Three ``Private'' Spiritual Disciplines	230	(16)
Three ``Public'' Spiritual Disciplines	246	(9)
Discovering Your Calling	255	(20)
Part Six: The Season of Suffering
The Nature of Suffering	275	(10)
Four Consoling Truths about Suffering	285	(12)
Part Seven: The Season of Success
The Four ``Attitudes'' of Successful Men	297	(10)
True Success	307	(14)
Discussion Leader's Guide	321	(2)
Notes	323	(4)
Index	327	(6)
About the Author	333