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Why this section is here....
We here at LAF are so thankful for the wonderful men who manfully shoulder their burden to provide for their families and work so hard to protect their wives and children. We would not be able to do our work at home if it wasn't for our marvelous husbands! We cheer for bold, tender, servant-hearted manhood. Because so many gentlemen e-mailed us to request a special section of articles for men, we added this one. All of the articles are chosen by men for men, and we hope you find them encouraging and inspiring.
Jun 29, 2003 - 9:26:00 PM
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Becoming Men: Feats of our Forefathers
We're all familiar with names like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams and John Hancock. These men, along with others, were our forefathers and the founders of our nation. They signed the Declaration of Independence and wrote the Constitution. They won the Revolutionary War. Not only that, but their incredible accomplishments weren't limited to their adult lives.
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Interview with Author of Real Men
A few weeks ago, I passed through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. During my trip, I paused to visit a good friend, R. Cort Kirwood, who is the Managing Editor of Harrisonburg's Daily News-Record. Kirkwood recently published his second book, Real Men, which is a wonderful collection of mini-biographies of ten famous American men. Not wanting to miss the opportunity, I interviewed Kirkwood about his book.
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The Modern Day Gentleman
Men and women have unique responsibilities. Both are necessary and both are sorely lacking in our society today. We live in a society where chivalry has all but died, where the common man has become the common person, and any differences in gender roles are downplayed. Yet among God’s people I will say that gentlemanly behavior should not be dead, that differences in roles are not discriminatory but complementary; conveying value and purpose for both man and woman.
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The Marks of Manhood
When does a boy become a man? The answer to this must go far beyond biology and chronological age. As defined in the Bible, manhood is a functional reality, demonstrated in a man's fulfillment of responsibility and leadership. With this in mind, let me suggest thirteen marks of biblical manhood. The achievement of these vital qualities marks the emergence of a man who will demonstrate true biblical masculinity.
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Cos & effect of poverty
Future historians may record it as a bit disturbing, and appropriately somewhat funny, that it took a comedian to wake people up to the importance of parenting and responsibility.
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Darcy's Lesson
God is like this with His “bride” the Church. He doesn’t treat us as seminary students. He doesn’t refer to Himself as a philosopher king. Instead, he gives us Song of Solomon. He speaks of us as a lover. He also speaks to us as a Father. In both cases, God fundamentally relates to us on relational—not rational—terms. This does not mean He never deals rationally, but only that when He chooses to communicate with us, His normal pattern is to speak as a loving husband speaks to His Bride. He doesn't debate.
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Throwing out the thugs
It's time to ask ourselves a few obvious questions: Why do we as a nation produce and embrace a pop culture that glorifies rap and hip-hop music, that teaches men to prey upon women and engage in senseless violence, and that is now, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation's recent survey on media and youth, the number-one music choice of teenagers from all races and every socio-economic status? Why is it that we produce, en masse, hedonistic movies, television programs, and Internet content? Why is it that we continue to make ever more graphic and violent video games for our children? Why have we allowed such selfish messages to have such a powerful voice in our culture? [Not for young readers.]
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A Father's Day Poem
 On this Father’s Day I want to encourage you to love your Heavenly Father by honoring your earthly father. May God help us to rebuild a multi-generational culture of biblical honor for ourselves and for our posterity that it may be well for us and that we may live long in our land.
Jun 17, 2005 - 2:48:00 PM
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A Government Program is No Substitute for a Bear-Hug
In this Father's Day essay, Carey Roberts analyzes how the government has contributed to our current epidemic of fatherlessness.
Jun 17, 2005 - 2:22:00 PM
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Dads, We're Creating A Legacy
Dads, we're creating a legacy, no matter what our actions, be they good or bad. We should daily think and pray about what our legacy should and will be to the future generations present in the lives of our children.
May 23, 2005 - 6:51:00 PM
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Pro-Life Groups Respond to Pope John Paul II's Death
Beverly LaHaye, founder and chair of Concerned Women for America: "The Pope was a peerless defender of life. Pope John Paul II has consistently opposed the coarsening of culture and the culture of death; at the same time, he has consistently upheld the sanctity of life and the right to freedom." [You do not have to be a Catholic to appreciate the incredible respect for life that Pope John Paul II displayed. His forceful speech on behalf of the unborn and the elderly testifies to his courage in the face of a culture that embraces death.]
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And So a Great Man Passes
No matter what they think of Catholic doctrine, Christians from all over the world pause to give praise for Pope John Paul II and to mourn his passing. Why? Why did this man from Poland make such an impression upon the world?
Apr 5, 2005 - 6:05:00 PM
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A Husband's Unconditional Love
Even Christian homeschool husbands are not immune to the temptations that are destroying marriages at a rapid rate. Sadly, the divorce rate among Christians is almost the same as the divorce rate in the world.
Feb 14, 2005 - 12:15:00 PM
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A Boy-Friendly School
Yes, homeschoolers have all the advantages, but do we have any guarantee of success? Are we at risk from the same traps that the government-run group school system has fallen into? Absolutely! In the overwhelming majority of homeschools, all or nearly all of the teaching is done by the mother. No matter how wonderful a woman she might be, she has never been a godly man.
Nov 4, 2004 - 9:20:00 PM
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