This is Definitely Going on my Winter Reading List

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by BassDawg

if i'm hearing you right, Kevin, is this book about the
emasculation of men(generally) and of fathers(specifically).

i think that it goes even deeper~~~

not only are we "looked" at for doing what we are DNA designed/testoserone driven to do~ hunt and gather ~our sons are being discouraged from listening to that very same voice!!

just look at how idiotically portrayed husbands and fathers are on TV. from Nickelodeon to BET we are given scripts that make us liars, adulterers, bumbling boobs, and removed from the parenting picture(if not entirely absent) as counselor, athourity figure, model of masculinity, and as head of household. it sickens me to think about the multilayered attack on the family unit as we once knew it that is being waged, it seems, at every outlet of the current and constant streams of media.

then, look no further than the celebration of mediocrity within our churches, schools, musical programs, sports and recreation for our kids, and our "fill-in-the-blank" community founded social groups and you will see an echo of the sounds of unreason. let's not have high standards, because NOT everyone can reach them! EXCUSE ME, but isn't that the point and the reason why they are at the top? within this line of illogic we might as well never have ANY losing, change the names from hunting to killing/fishing to catching, and have our pink towels at the ready everytime Little Johnny gets his mind, body, or spirit bruised or beaten by someone who is better than he is at anything!!! let's not learn how to lose or to be wrong, which builds charachter traits like humility, patience, and intestinal fortitude; no, no, NOHHHHHH,,,,,,,,,let's model to our future leaders of the world that we are ALL winners, everyone is RIGHT, and(from my favorite ad, lately), "let's chug on over to Mamby Pamby Land and have ourselves a good cry, you JACKWAGON!!" i'm not saying that i don't cry, i am saying that it's never about~~
"Woe is me,,,,,,,,,,,,why me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i am such a victim!!"

some of my GREATEST victories in life have come upon the heels of my most resounding defeats!! WHY? because i didn't give up, because i didn't want to settle for anything less than the best, and because i knew that if i worked at it hard enough,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i COULD achieve a level of greatness that was something apart from who, when, and where i was at the time of my loss.

for me, it is in ALL WAYS more about the process and the progression, the lessons inside THE lesson are better learned within the journey and the direction, and that ultimately~ by making the appropiate/inappropiate sacrifices of time, effort, and will~ i have earned the right to the hoist the vaunted trophy, garnered important life lessons, achieved a higher standard, and have become more keenly aware of who i am along the way, so that i may be a BETTER son, husband, or father!!

we have become a Fatherless Nation and not in deeds alone. most certainly, it has been by the blatant ignorance of His Spirit, by the refusal to cling to His Word, and by the contrived and unrelenting agendas of those who would embrace a world without sovereignty and promote Life without utter and intangible consequences.

oh, YES, the pink hats are coming,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,question is, will we let them dismantle our thrones and wear Our crowns about the castle, or shall we fight to restore our "Kingdoms on Earth, as it is in Heaven"?!!?

wow dawg, this the first post you've made that made sense to me and I agree with (except for the religoisy stuff, but Im ok with it)! Especially the part about Dads as bumbling fools on tv.
All is not lost though, there are plenty sign of hope - its us. We've got to keep this alive. I've reccomended this book before - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Written by a woman family councelor and detail all the benefits that being a true man bring to your daughters. its important stuff.

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

wow dawg, this the first post you've made that made sense to me and I agree with (except for the religoisy stuff, but Im ok with it)! Especially the part about Dads as bumbling fools on tv.
All is not lost though, there are plenty sign of hope - its us. We've got to keep this alive. I've reccomended this book before - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Written by a woman family councelor and detail all the benefits that being a true man bring to your daughters. its important stuff.

thanks, RIJIMMY~~~

and i totally agree with your thoughts that WE are the hope, and that all is NOT lost. my commentary was more to the recognition of the way this nation is heading as a whole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

that book by the counselor is an excellent book that is on my shelf and will get a read this Winter, for sure. one of the best ways to combat this current cultural debilitation is to be STRONG in the home with both Mom and Dad working together. THANKFULLY, my bride is on board with selective media interaction for our girl, we are vigilant in teaching her how to lose with grace and how to win with humility, and we have been blessed with a young lady who appears to "get it" and is happy to work for what she desires.

sadly, there is a growing force in our population that wants everything handed to them, NOW, as they approach Life with an exagerrated Sense of Entitlement, ie "I breathe, therefore I am THA Man!!". when coupled with a philosophical blackhole that spates the mantras of victimization and zero accountability for one's OWN actions, it is no wonder that our youth seem "rudderless" and look more like farts in a tornado than the power behind the storm.

truly, the onus is upon US as men, fathers, sons, and brothers to model for them what it means to be a Man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and we WILL prevail. an excellent place to start, imho, is by keeping traditions like fishing, camping, and craftsmanship ALIVE, teaching core values to our children, and encouraging them to use wisely their power of choice.

[scottw]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I've reccomended this book before - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Written by a woman family councelor and detail all the benefits that being a true man bring to your daughters. its important stuff.

absolute MUST READ if you have daughters.....

[DMenace]

First off, I'm in complete agreement with all of you guys. I had this conversation the other day with my wife, who also agrees, although I sometimes catch a little sliver of the " be careful.. it's too cold... you shouldn't... he might fall..." crap out of her as well, in regard to our 1 yr old son, which drives me nuts. I'm definitely going to pick this book up though, as well as the "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" as we have too awesome daughters as well.
Secondly, my wife just got me an Amazon Kindle reader which I like a lot. Does anyone else have one? And if so can you swap/lend books on them from device to device? Also, if that's possible can we make a plan through here? Also, does any one know of any shortcuts/sites where you can get free books?