A lot of us are not even sure what masculinity is, what it looks like or where it comes from. Is this simply an issue of gender or is masculinity a deeper reality? There are obvious stereotypical images that many of us have grown up with and associated with the masculine and being a “real… [Read more…]
July 25, 2008 by Glenn McClure
I have had a dream for the last few years–a dream of providing spiritual, masculine experiences for Fathers and sons. I ran across this quote recently: “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” (Anatole France, 1844-1924). It sums up what I’m attempting to do with and about that dream for fathers… [Read more…]
July 18, 2008 by Phil Davis (Philo)
I was reading the following excerpt from The Sacred Romance today and felt it so connected with my story and one of the short-comings of my own father. …we develop a functional self-image, even if it is a negative one. The little boy paints his red wagon a speckled gray with whatever Father left in… [Read more…]
July 17, 2008 by Glenn McClure
Do you remember the summers of your boyhood? Ice cream, your favorite bike, fishing, camping, swimming, exploring in the woods. There was something glorious about being a boy during the summer! If you were lucky or blessed, you had a Dad or an uncle take you on adventures during the summertime. My Dad drove us… [Read more…]
July 15, 2008 by Phil Davis (Philo)
Last week was very affirming for the work we are doing on this retreat! I spoke with Lance Howerton, Director of Camps for LifeWay, and after looking at our agenda, time line, and activities, he was amazed at the content and the experiential template we are using. His comments were, “I wish my son was… [Read more…]
July 11, 2008 by Phil Davis (Philo)
For those of you that have already signed up to attend The Father’s Heart Weekend Experience, I hope your anticipation is building. For those of you who haven’t, I hope desire is bubbling up and drowning out the voice of the enemy that says, I can’t afford that, We’re busy that weekend, I’ll get to… [Read more…]
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July 29, 2008 by Glenn McClure
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