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In today's world, it's becoming tougher to live an unswerving Christian life. In fact, in Dare to Live Greatly, L. C. (Larry) Fowler, a graduate of Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) Class 89, argues that to follow Christ today requires Navy SEAL-like toughness. To survive Navy SEAL training, you have to be physically tenacious, mentally robust, and prepared to die, if necessary. A SEAL will never give up, nor should any Christian. Obviously, this is not just another SEAL book. No other book juxtaposes Christian living to something as demanding as Hell Week.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Gary Chapman, The New York Times number one best-selling author of The Five Love Languages®, and Clarence Shuler met when Clarence was still a teen. Gary mentored Clarence and helped him make wise decisions during his tumultuous teen years. Together, they reveal the reasons why some teens thrive as adults while others struggle and what makes the difference.

Adam is a former law enforcement officer and has faced the many of the challenges law enforcement officers face daily. In 2015, he devoted his life to delivering proven tools and resources for the mind and soul to first responders after serving in law enforcement.

The ultimate measure of a true man is not where he stands in ordinary moments of fun and entertainment but where he stands at the crossroads of life when challenged by controversy of truth, standing up for what is right. The man who chooses to act courageously with strength of integrity in the face of difficult situations and whose priority is to serve and protect the welfare of his loved ones by defending them against all potential harm are true men. A true man will do anything it takes to leave a legacy of blessing to his family.

You might not sense it yet, but all along your life, God has been showing and teaching you everything you need for a great second half. Sure, midlife can be unsettling. At a certain age, most guys do have a greater awareness of unfulfilled dreams, regrets, even their own mortality. But the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Connor’s book Rugged Discipleship is a fun and motivating fusion of Biblical principles, adventure literature, and travelogue, while always encouraging the listener to be and make rugged disciples. The writer introduces us to the North Georgia mountains, a wee village in Scotland, and remote areas of Cambodia - from skydivers, Chicago Bears, and a motorcycle stolen in Bulgaria.

As God spoke to the prophet Ezekiel in a similar horrific set of circumstances so He is speaking again to the men of our time. In a similar way to His message to Ezekiel, the Lord is calling men as watchmen. He has tasked us with making disciples of all nations. We are to warn of the consequences of sin and God's judgment to come. We are to share the good news of forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ and urge all people to forsake their sins and follow the Lord.

Turn the men of your church into a band of brothers with the guidance from Got Your Back by Dr. Gary Yagel.

For two decades, Mike Cinelli fought tirelessly to break free from the clutches of heroin and crack cocaine addiction. But a transformational encounter with Jesus Christ healed the broken pieces of his life and gave him a redemptive story that will inspire anyone looking for hope. In this raw and inspiring Christian memoir, Mike Cinelli describes his personal struggles with drug addiction and the profound grace that led him to the feet of his Savior.

Discover the Heal.Thy.Man Method! No one can teach you to be a man...only YOU have the power to do that. You're someone already gifted with everything you need to know, so why allow anyone else out there to try and push you down a different path in life? You're so much more than that! During my own struggles of trial and error I falsely thought validation came through sex, fatherhood, career, societal status, but none of it really mattered. I learned that the hard way and now it's my turn to share the lessons I discovered with YOU.

What if by breaking six specific rules, you could throw off the shackles of other peoples expectations and pursue a more authentic and liberating faith? Popular author and speaker Bill Perkins has a message for men who are willing to break the rules - the same ones that Jesus broke.

From boyhood, we search for heroes, starting with our fathers. But somewhere along the way, all our heroes disappoint us. And our attempts to be a hero fair no better, leaving us confused and unsure. Yet the heroic longing never leaves us. We want to be that heroic man, but we do not know how. Jesus does. He is the great hero of all time. And he calls men to follow him. As we follow, we will quickly realize that the path is surprising.

In bow hunting, being at full draw is the height of adventure, the moment when you're poised to take your best shot. Hunting enthusiasts and popular Discovery Channel personalities David and Karin Holder believe you can live the same way you hunt - at full draw, excited, and ready for whatever God has in store for you.

There is an unnamed feeling that haunts most men. It's a sense that there's more to life than the day-to-day existence we're living now. But the culture of this world ambition and greed and fear teaches us to ignore that feeling. Our culture nudges us toward isolation and insecurity, boredom and fatigue, selfishness and survival. It teaches us to keep our heads down, to follow the system, to man up and power through because that's what we men are supposed to do.

If your list of "I should be a mom who..." feels endless, this book is for you. Many moms feel the pressure and guilt that comes from chasing perfection. The drive for perfection has a significant effect on the relationships moms are trying to nurture in their homes. Amy Rienow offers encouragement and hope to build healthy relationships and feel joy. She writes like a friend reminding moms to embrace each day to make a real heart-connection with their children.

The single father is often considered a mythical creature, found only in sitcoms as an object of humor or pity. Where does that leave real single dads? Too often, it makes them susceptible to overcompensation or apathy. This is guidebook for the rocky road of single fatherhood, extending encouragement, confidence, and challenges, using specific examples from dads who've survived parenting and have hope to offer.

Every father knows failure. It comes with the territory. One generation to the next, imperfect men chip away at God's original design for daddies, leaving a flawed pattern for their sons to follow. Overwhelmed by their failures, it's easy for fathers to feel they have blown it for good and can't redeem themselves. In this book, Tim Bayly offers a frank and hope-filled path to overcoming the inherent failures of imperfect fathers - and to reclaiming manhood and dignity for the man called Daddy.

In our world today, there aren't many voices encouraging us to refrain from sexual relations outside of marriage. Even fewer voices are calling us to also refrain from pornography and masturbation. In Called Higher, you will listen to the uncommon testimony of how God gave a regular college student named Doug freedom from both pornography and masturbation. He still has this gift of freedom after nearly 10 years now, all without getting married. Being forever changed by the Lord's mercy, today Doug strives to point men and women everywhere to follow Jesus with everything.

In Serpent Crusher, Jeff Voth offers his listeners a Christocentric response to common challenges that plague and crush men today. This response provides applicable insights from the lives of historical figures, biblical heroes, and Jesus Christ himself, the ultimate serpent crusher.