The Young Man in the Mirror A Rite of Passage Into Manhood

by Morley, Patrick

• ISBN13: 9780805426410
• ISBN10: 0805426418
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: B&H Books

Summary

Patrick Morley teaches young men what it means to be a man from a Christian perspective, equipping them for the major choices they will make and teaching how to find God's will for their lives.

Author Biography

Patrick Morley, as the author of The Man in the Mirror, has become one of America's most respected authorities on the unique challenges and opportunities that men face. Through his speaking and writing, he has become a tireless advocate for men, encouraging and inspiring them to change their lives in Christ. He has authored ten books. He graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida and earned a master's degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He has also received an honorary doctorate degree and completed studies at Oxford and the Harvard Business School

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Becoming a Man
You Are Not Alone	p. 5
Manhood: What Does It Mean to Be a Man?	p. 11
Direction
Finding a "System" That Makes Sense of Your Life	p. 19
A Man's Identity	p. 27
A Man's Purpose	p. 35
Christianity
The Story of Jesus	p. 43
Joining the Revolution	p. 51
Healthy Relationships
Dating	p. 59
Sex	p. 67
Family Relationships	p. 75
Life Skills
Becoming Independent	p. 87
How to Make Important Decisions	p. 97
Integrity and Other Values	p. 107
Your Secret Thought Life	p. 117
Suffering	p. 129
Afterword	p. 139
Discussion Leader's Guide	p. 141
Notes	p. 145
About the Author	p. 147
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