A woman to love and one’s word of honor. Both elements are central to this final ceremony that occurs the night before the wedding, at the rehearsal dinner.

In a much larger sense, the battle for Peleliu is symbolic of modern man’s daily experience. The typical young male in our society invests his time and energy in a bevy of self-centered activities—his career, his pleasures, his possessions—all the while believing they will matter beyond the moment. But sometime later in life, often in the late 30s

Why did this man yearn to hear his father say “I love you,” and why was he so excited to share it with Dan? The glory of sons is their fathers. Why does an unkind word from Dad pierce a young man’s heart? The glory of sons is their fathers. Why does a three-year-old boy run joyfully into his father’s arms at the end of the day? The glory of sons is

When the other men finished, Steve finally spoke. Taking out a sheet of paper, he read a blessing he had composed for his son. It concluded with this sentence: “I seal this blessing tonight with a handshake and an embrace. Not the embrace of a father and a boy, but man-to-man. I am proud of you, my son.”

Hang-loose fatherhood, no matter how loving, is not an acceptable answer for today’s young men. They need something more to keep them from losing their way.

While each of the ceremonies detailed above is different, they do share common characteristics. You’ll want to incorporate some into your own manhood ceremonies. First, remember to employ the element of surprise. Like most of us, a young man loves surprises; they heighten the effect. Second, make the ceremony intensely spiritual. Relate the truths

The second aspect of “a work to do” relates to more than a chosen profession; it encompasses a son’s spiritual giftedness. God has designed men to contribute to the whole community, specifically to the church and kingdom work. Says 1 Peter 4:10, “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the

Do you know this King? Have you shared Him with your son? Only Jesus Christ satisfies the threefold criteria of a transcendent cause, as outlined in the Scriptures: 1. Jesus Christ is truly heroic. “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes

First, we have failed to deliver to our sons a clear, inspiring, biblically grounded definition of manhood.