The Transformation of a Man's Heart: Reflections on the Masculine Journey

by Stephen W. Smith (editor)

Life is many things, but it is definitely not a flow chart. We prove it every day. We deeply long for change, but formulas and seminars don't get it done. The good news is, God is at work across the life span, encouraging us and empowering us to overcome the hurdles of our past, the challenges of our present and the fears of our future. The Transformation of a Man's Heart is a book of twelve men write from their hearts about their own journey toward transformation. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages , shares his journey toward experiencing a transformed marriage with his wife. Ross Campbell, Christian psychiatrist and author of How to Really Love Your Child , discusses his heart's transformation in growing as a father with his children. Gordon Dalbey pioneered the men's movement in his Healing the Masculine Soul . Here he shares how our past must be transformed in order to experience all God has for us as men. James Houston, mentor and friend to many Christian leaders throughout the world, considers how his own journey toward transformation reflects the call God places on every man's heart. These and other leading men in their fields come alongside you in The Transformation of a Man's Heart, telling you their stories and pointing you toward the God who in the beginning wrote every man a happy ending. "This book is full of stories. Some will make you think. Others will make you cry. Still others will make you kneel. All will make you want to be a better man." (From the foreword by Ken Gire, author of The Divine Embrace .)

Genres: Christian Living

197 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[Josh Trice · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a powerful and inspirational read, especially for men coming of age.
There are 12 chapters, each written by a different author. My favorites were 7, 10 and 12. With 7 and 10 being about friendships and parenting and 12 being a powerful theological exploration on growth and transformation in ones lifetime. I found chapter 12 to be my favorite, and wishing the rest of the book (though it is good) to be written in similar fashion and further delving into the ideas discussed.
I would recommend this book to any man who is coming of age and/or looking to grow to be more like Christ.

[Samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teach you to look at diff ppl and hw to let go of things. Gd book to read