Stephen M Berry

“People, events, evil schemes, disasters, catastrophes can take things away from you. Things on the outside. But no one can ever take away what’s on the inside—heart, soul, character. A man can throw it away; but no one can ever take it away.”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope

“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope

“Initiation is the bottom line of masculinity. It means taking the lead. The lead in providing, protecting, mentoring, and befriending. It means caring for and developing our mates, our children, and ourselves. It means taking the lead in apologizing. The lead in seeking forgiveness. The lead in vulnerability. Masculinity means initiation. C. S. Lewis, as you might expect, said it brilliantly: “God is so masculine, that all of creation is feminine by comparison.”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope

“Staying power. The bottom line? Stay with it, man. Stick by your commitments. Stand by your promises. Never, never let go, no matter what. When marriage isn’t fun … stay in it. When parenting is over your head … stay at it. When work is crushing your spirit … don’t let it beat you. When the local church is overwhelmed with pettiness … stay by it. When your children let you down … pick them up. When your wife goes through a six-month mood swing … live with it. When it’s fourth and fourteen with no time on the clock … throw another pass.”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope