manhood

Right now, too many young men are being fed the junk food variety of masculinity. The magic bullet, use steroids, dominate others, get rich quick on Crypto version. We’re not doing a good enough job of championing a more sustainable and healthier version, one that ultimately leads to more success than the ​bastardized concept​ of an alpha-male.

And then, alas, there is the church. Christianity, as it currently exists, has done damage to masculinity. When all is said and done, I think most men in the church believe that God put them on the earth to be a good boy. The problem with men, we are told, is that they don't know how to keep their promises, be spiritual leaders, talk to their

The third emotional milestone is empathy. Empathy is a wellresearched, foundational ingredient in all healthy interpersonal relationshipsspouse to spouse, parent to child, friend to friend, coworker to coworker. It's the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

If a son does not receive blessing from his father, he will spend the rest of his life trying to earn that blessing. Creating a blessing ceremony will help cement our sons’ identity and heal wounds they have suffered along the way. It is something only we as fathers can give to our sons.

1. Love you sons as they are, not as you wish they were. You made mistakes as teen just like I did—and you probably worried about how your father would react. Regardless of how your dad handled your shortcomings, love and accept your son as he is. Never forget that he is a masterpiece in the making.




2. Surround your son with other good men. Every boy

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