What it Means to be a Man God's Design for Us in a World Full of Extremes

by Smith, Rhett; Davis, Justin

• ISBN13: 9780802406682
• ISBN10: 0802406688
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-05-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

It is culturally confusing to be a man today. Between the opposite extreme messages men receive of having to be either an aggressive tough guy, or an accommodating passive one... most men are looking for a different way. When Christ calls us to follow Him, He paves a path that isn't defined by our cultural expectations of masculinity. Instead He blazes a middle trail that leads us to a more intimate relationship with Him-out of which we can be more fully who He has created us to be. By looking at history, our culture, the clichés of manhood, and what intimacy with God looks like-this short book will offer up hope and a new perspective for men (and women) to rethink what it means to be a man in today's culture.

Author Biography

RHETT SMITH is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice at Auxano Counseling in Plano, TX. He is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary (MDiv, MSMFT) and former college pastor at Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Rhett has a passion for helping people navigate significant areas of transition in their lives such as parenting, marriage, and the adolescent to young adult journey. He also serves on staff at The Hideaway Experience in Amarillo, TX where he helps couples work towards having great marriages. Rhett lives in Frisco, TX with his wife Heather and their two children. You can find out more about Rhett at his blog www.rhettsmith.com or his counseling practice www.rhettsmithcounseling.com

Table of Contents

TOC: Introduction 1: Confusion Among Us 2: Men Across Time 3: The Life We Have Lived 4: Our Father 5: Lay Down Your Weapons 6: A Time to Retreat 7: Naked and Vulnerable 8: Intimacy with God Conclusion