Daniel E Blair

“All he means by that is men carry a responsibility to lead. By “lead” I do not mean boss around, take charge, dominate, intimidate, or any other stupid thing that men have done in the name of the the Bible. I mean step out, take responsibility, care for, listen to, love, serve . . . and risk.”
― John Mark Comer, Loveology: God. Love. Marriage. Sex. And the Never-Ending Story of Male and Female.

“When a man embraces the Death-Life, he no longer cares for the vox populi. He cares not for its ridicule or scorn or mockery, for its praise or flattery. He doesn’t care if his business is featured in the local paper, if he is despised by peers or honored by strangers. He steps out of the social media race, not worrying if his blog trends or if his Facebook page has enough “Likes.” He is unmoved.”
― John Sowers, Heroic Path: In Search of the Masculine Heart

“Manhood feels like a mysterious destination. Like a remote ManCave with lots of bearded men, and smoke and fire and drum circles. The bearded men don’t talk a lot; they just grunt and eat red meat. Somehow, they have man-skills. They aren’t trying to prove anything. They’re just simply men-in-the-raw. Undomesticated and unfettered. Somehow they are the initiated. They drink deep from the draughts of manhood.”
― John Sowers, Heroic Path: In Search of the Masculine Heart

“Perhaps the LORD will be with me, and I shall drive them out as the LORD has spoken.” This “perhaps” is not the voice of doubt so much as the voice of experience and expectancy. As a soldier Caleb knows there’s no guarantee, but as a believer he also knows the God who holds his life in His hands. He’s seen it many times along his life’s path. Here Caleb rightly recognizes the freedom of his sovereign God. He also knows His promised presence with him even if he should face the shadow of death.”
― Jerry Boykin, The Warrior Soul: Five Powerful Principles to Make You a Stronger Man of God