It appeals to younger high-school and college aged guys who are in the process of discovering themselves, forging their own faiths, and establishing their own identities. The message is particularly appealing to certain types of men. In order to be fully alive and to renew his passion for God, he must transform his attitude about life and seek, in Eldredge's memorable phrase, "adventure, battle, and a beauty" in accordance with God's plan for his leading creation. Modern society and the expectations of work and family have domesticated the Man and made him a weak, docile, bored shell of what God intends him to be. Eldredge makes the case that much of the reason why men are discontent, bored, uninspired, un-alive, and lukewarm (particularly as Christians) is because they are out of touch with the wild, adventurous, and manly instincts instilled in them by the creator. Its ideas are, in a sense, very appealing to (Christian, American) male sensibilities. I am unashamed of who I serve and what I believe.I have a handful of friends who are strong believers in the message delivered in this book by John Eldredge. I am very passionate about helping people and I strive to love everyone as Christ did. But I will always get back up by the grace of God. I am not always a perfect example of a devoted servant. I play music as an opportunity to express myself and as avenue to worship and praise my Savior.īut most of all, I am a person of faults and failures who is saved by the grace of God. I thrive on music because it drives my emotions and provides fodder for my spirit. I also enjoy reading fantasy books because they take you to a different world where anything is possible. Those type of books I enjoy are mostly religious in nature. I read for personal education and to have my mind blown. I love sports because they provide a avenue for passion and because they make you feel a part of something bigger than yourself.
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