Recommended Reading
Wild at Heart – John Eldredge
John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic, Wild at Heart, and in it invites men to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. And he invites women to discover the secret of a man’s soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer.
Under Cover – John Bevere
Bevere effectively uses his personal mistakes to illustrate riveting truths about repentance and forgiveness. As he focuses on the true authority of God, he is careful to explain by example the important difference between “submission” and “obedience.”The same struggle with divine authority is also represented through the lives of John the Baptist, the Apostle Paul, and other biblical figures.
Maximized Manhood – Edwin Louis Cole
Dr. Edwin Louis Cole, known as “the father of the Christian men’s movement,” is not afraid to tackle the tough topics that affect men today. His straightforward, biblical insights help men and women alike to realize their full potential in Christ. Putting the principles found in Maximized Manhood into practice will revolutionize your home and transform your life into what God designed it to be.
Disciplines of a Godly Man – R. Kent Hughes
Discipline is a subject about which the Scriptures say much-but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume. If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline.
Half Time – Bob Buford
Bob Buford believes the second half of your life can be better than the first. Much better. So he recommends that a reader call “halftime” to reflect not only on where he’s going, but why. In Halftime, Buford focuses on this important time of transition–the time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of the game of life. It’s halftime, a time of revitalization and for catching new vision for living the second, most rewarding half of life.
The Dude’s Guide to Manhood – Darrin Patrick
Discover the path to true masculinity—to an adventurous life of strength, purpose, and clarity. Filled with timeless wisdom, accessible insights and practical guidance, The Dude’s Guide to Manhood issues an encouraging and doable call to all men, whatever your age or stage. We need not settle for wandering aimlessly through our days, wounded, weak, and passive. Instead, we can get back on the trail, embrace our gifts while facing our imperfections, & trust the God of new beginnings.
5 Minute Faith Builders for Men – Bob Barnes
Bob Barnes, author of the popular 5-Minute Bible Workouts for Men, provides busy men with more insightful, to-the-point devotions to help them discover God’s wisdom and apply it to their daily lives. A great gift for fathers, grandfathers, sons, and uncles–any man eager to transform his life through regular interactions with God.
In Pursuit – Zeke Pipher
God waits for you in the wild places. If you’re a hunter or a fisherman, you’ve been there. The moment of truth–that adrenaline-surging, heart-pounding instant when success and failure hang in the balance. …With powerful truths from Scripture and true hunting and fishing stories that capture the thrill of the great outdoors, these reflections on the active life will help prepare you for success and significance–in the field, on the water, and in your life.
Husbands & Fathers – Derek Prince
In Husbands and Fathers: Rediscover the Creators Purpose for Men, the reader will hear clearly the voice of experience. Derek Prince, a seasoned earthly father and a spiritual father to millions, brings light to the darkness. His book shows in simple terms what it takes to be a successful husband and father and to bless those closest to you, your wife and your children.
Tender Warrior – Stu Weber
Leader. Protector. Friend. Lover. God made you to be each of these…and much more. Stu Weber ’s bestseller paints a dramatic and compelling picture of balanced manhood according to God’s vision and presents the characteristics of tender warriors—including learning to speak the language of women, watching out for what lies ahead, and keeping commitments—in a straightforward style that challenges readers to realize God’s plan for men.