Stephen M Berry

“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

“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

“The measure of a man is the spiritual and emotional health of his family. A real provider has a vision for a marriage that bonds deeply, for sons with character as strong as trees, and for daughters with confidence and deep inner beauty. Without that vision and leadership, a family struggles, gropes, and may lose its way.”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope

“Masculinity means initiation. To be masculine is to take initiative. To provide direction, security, stability, and order. To lead. To head. To husband. Masculinity means initiation. (Nowhere does it mean “bossy,” but more on that later.)”
― Stu Weber, Tender Warrior: Every Man's Purpose, Every Woman's Dream, Every Child's Hope