tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:18:44 +0000Call to ManhoodPersonal ImageLadies ApplaudParents/GuardiansWisdom...that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land. ~ Ezekiel 22:30http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)Blogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-7783674953637938429Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:29:00 +00002010-06-28T17:32:19.233-07:00Wisdom "Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it." -Benjamin Franklin Assuming this statement is true, and accepting the plausible argument that someone can only be one of the two, either wise or foolish, who then needs advice? Now I’m sure that I could submit this question to any think-tank and they would most likely provide a probable answer. However, Benjamin Franklin is making a http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/wisdom-for-wise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-7260703711839504066Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:01:00 +00002010-06-17T07:35:22.777-07:00Parents/Guardians-Daddy leading our cow up to be milked. It is Father's Day once again! In this post, I want to pay homage to my loving dad and then share a few tips for making June 20th an enjoyable holiday. My Dad- Being that it is the week before Father’s Day, and that my dad is the best example of a Godly man that I know of, I think it only fair to give a brief description of my dad as I‘ve http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-fathers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-6361128936376010422Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:27:00 +00002010-06-07T08:37:51.363-07:00Personal ImageIn the past week, I’ve been contemplating an article concerning the root nature of masculinity. Forgive me if I’m 20 or 30 years late in bringing up this subject, but particularly in the past couple of years, I’ve noticed a rapid escalation of male feminization. Everywhere you look, there are many men, who like it or not, take on a feminine appearance. The ProblemLook at America’s fatherless http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/manly-vs-male-femininity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-4241428717373883022Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:02:00 +00002010-04-04T12:02:17.798-07:00Personal Image We all know that in today’s world, a woman’s social standing is mistakenly assigned according to her physical appearance. Although a guy’s looks are important to him, his social standings are often misgauged by the things he can afford, more directly, his vehicle. Hey! Look at me! First of all, we all know within our moral consciousness that one’s social worth is based uponhttp://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/you-your-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-717545534627013486Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:47:00 +00002010-03-13T06:02:07.373-08:00Call to Manhood Down the hill at the beginning of our driveway, we have a bench swing hanging from a large tree, with a flower bed at its base, bordered by a foot tall brick wall. A farmer’s work is never done, especially when his job description encompasses the occupation of a handy man. Needless to say, I found myself in the masonry class today, rebuilding the decorative brick wall, armed with a shovel, ten http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/making-sure-your-foundation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-7392148140723487335Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:49:00 +00002010-02-26T06:57:04.408-08:00Ladies ApplaudWhether married or not, I think that all guys will admit to having said this before, “I can’t figure women out! C’mon! I put that glass pack on my vehicle, I wore my best shirt, and I even tried the banana peel joke… what is it that impresses a girl?!”  Not that we men are supposed to be grabbing the attention of every girl we meet, but it is nice to know what a Godly woman likes and http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/real-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-4868822649181706616Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:26:00 +00002010-02-24T15:26:04.503-08:00Call to Manhood A question younger teens often ask is, "Why should I grow up?". If the query derives from a male, then it interprets as, "Why should I be a man?". Godly parents can be your #1 source, but while we're at it, let's check out source #2. About a year ago, I talked with theological talk show host, Irvin Baxter. He's conservative, so I posed a question, "... What is the most effective way http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/changing-america_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784990801208722784.post-2405650976036480518Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:15:00 +00002010-02-23T19:15:55.557-08:00Call to ManhoodCharacter Traits of Successful People 1. They are hard working There is no such thing as easy money. Success takes hard work and people who are willing to do it. 2. They are honest Those who are successful long-term are the honest ones. Dishonest people may get the first sale, but honest people will get all the rest! 3. They persevere How many success stories will go untold because they never http://amanamongthemblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/character-traits-of-successful-people-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (aManAmongThem)0