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Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You
There is a path leading to authentic manhood, cut by men who have gone before us, sons following in the footsteps of their fathers, generation after generation. There are perils along the trail, even disasters―all the more reason to rely on the guidance of a Father who has gone before.
But in an age when true fathers are in short supply, how do you find the path to manhood?...more
But in an age when true fathers are in short supply, how do you find the path to manhood?...more
Paperback, 223 pages
Published
April 21st 2009
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published 2009)
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I loved this book. I've often found that the books that are written specifically for one gender are highly beneficial to both genders. I find that the sections of the book that are expository for the benefit of the reader by a grown man about having moments of feeling incometent are incredibly important. Reading about the different stages of masculinity are usually not thought about by the average reader and they are just as important for women to know as they are for men to know. I find that th...more
Nov 11, 2009
Ryan
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The first chapter is about boyhood, the earliest stage of our life when the world is a place of adventure and suprises, when we are learning and exploring. Eldredge says that the most important thing for a boy is that he feels like he is the beloved son. Not just approved of in his fathers heart, but adored and prized completely by his father. For a lot of men, we were wounded in our boyhood. Some of our fathers didn't spend much time with us. Some never taught us anything important and we felt...more
Feb 20, 2013
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Eldredge does a very good job here of outlining what masculinity looks like, though I wonder if he ends up to culturally biased with his anecdotes of fishing, hiking, camping, and mountaineering. His earlier stages (Boyhood, Cowboy, Warrior) do a solid job anyway of outlining the stages and the Biblical basis for them. This likely also has something to do with Eldredge being old enough to reflect on and write about these stages with some authority and distance. The later stages, however (Lover,...more
I just picked this up from costco and thought it funny I would buy a book mainly for men but it sounded interesting and I was surprised how I liked it. The author is a christian and feels strongly that boys, men (all of us) need to put our life in Gods hands and let him teach us and direct us as our father. He basically expresses what all men and women in this life need to become...Sons and Daughters of God who can become just like him. The world needs more books like this!
Read this as a part of a small group at church...really liked the topics we discussed from the book. Works better with the video curriculum from the author if doing it in a group. If you've already read "the way of the wild heart" don't spend more money for this...the two books, both by the same author are pretty much the same. "Wild at Heart" however, is his best book. He talks about the 5 stages of masculine initiation, each of which find a solid biblical basis. Great Book!!
A good solid read that occasionally suffers from overdevelopment of thought without forward movement to the next. Eldredge consistently writes in this manner so it should come as no surprise to any who have read his other works. The central idea and development of it is not only interesting but accurate (and will be confirmed by your own observations and experiences).
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Great follow up to the book Wild at Heart. This book gives a great perspective on how to spend time with our Father God. This book also provides a perspective on a man's stages of life and gives great insight for men to see and follow. I highly recommend this book for men who struggle with understanding what it means to be a father to boys and men in their lives.
This was the first book I read after my divorce this past summer. It helped me to process through some of my pain and realize that I have a loving Father in Heaven who only wants me to come to Him. I feel that I have much to learn about what my mortal journey holds, nut this book helped me realize that I needn't do it alone. For that, I'm grateful.
classic eldredge; if you're familiar with his other work, Wild at Heart, Way of the Wild at Heart and Epic, there's not a whole lot more here, but it's still full of great tidbits and flushes out his theology. I still have a few quibbles with his "fighting" stance againt evil forces, but overall it's highly encouraging.
I generally like Eldredge, even when I don't agree with every little theological detail or application of his thought. This was no excpetion. A lot of food for thought here and a lot that should be seriously considered about rites of passage, transitions between various stages of life, etc. for men and boys.
Really enjoyable. Some of his masculine depictions are a bit of a stretch, but I generally thought he was on target with the need for men to embrace Christian masculinity. The stages were particularly helpful in describing where a man might find himself along his journey with God.
Ok for some, it's a pretty simple concept and an honestly decent resource (especially when a lot of guys nowadays are fatherless or at least have an absentee father). Eldredge could definitely use some wider insight into what it "means" to be a man, but he means well.
Sometimes it's hard for a son to see flaws in a father who seems perfect. Eldredge's book quickly shows that my love for my son, and my father's love for me, pails in comparison to God's love. This book is a great read for fathers.
Love this book. I think I have bought at least 10 copies and I don't have one on the shelf at the moment. I think every guy should read it.
This is a much better title for the book first published as "Way of the Wild heart".
This is a much better title for the book first published as "Way of the Wild heart".
I loved this book. It stirred in me deep longings and desires.
I finished this once and will definitely revisit it AND go through the (free) workbook. Hopefully, it will be in community with some other guys.
I finished this once and will definitely revisit it AND go through the (free) workbook. Hopefully, it will be in community with some other guys.
This book has been amazing for me! About to begin a second time through with a study guide. It is helping me better understand some of the gaps from my childhood and how to relate to God as my heavenly father.
Read this book again and again, wonderful source for all men who want to lead other men towards God and His design for all men to have fullfilled lives
AUDIO BOOK ANYONE?
AUDIO BOOK ANYONE?
Eldredge was born to write this book. A follow-up to Wild At Heart. Every man should read at least on of these books.
Great for teen boys and men. Really good for moms also. It helped me understand my husband and boys better.
This book moved me as I read it before, during and after my mission trip to Alaska in 2008. I want to reread it soon.
written for men mostly, but it spoke to some of my own dad issues...makes me want to go fly fishing!
I really liked this book. It was written for men, but thought my husband would never read it.
Great tool for creating a vocabulary for those strive to redefine their manhood.
I was encouraged and challenged by this book. I loved Wild at Heart. It cast a vision for the life I am called to as a man in Christ, but it lacked many of the particulars. Fathered by God lays out a road map for the Christian boy/man, showing you the nature of the key challenges you will face along the way. It is a model of masculine development that rings true to my own life. I love the prayers at the end of each chapter that have you asking God for his guidance at each stage, even those you m...more
This is a great men's book.
EVERY father must read!!!
Personal Note: Lent to Ian.
Loving it. Love his insight and intuition. I am female but it helps to understand the meaning behind a man's adventure and ego.
Plenty of physical/spiritual examples of child/fatherhood. Still reading..
I liked the book. It takes one through the stages Eldredge see's as essential in becoming a son of God. One moves from boyhood to cowboy to warrior to lover to king and finally to sage. Wish I would have read it years ago but there is a time for everything.
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John Eldredge is an author (you probably figured that out), a counselor, and teacher. He is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own heart in his love, and learn to live in his Kingdom. John grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles (which he hated), and spent his boyhood summers on his grandfather’s cattle ranch in eastern Ore...more
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