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He was an extremely intense young man and possessed a streak of stubborn idealism that did not mesh readily with modern existence.
“You don’t want to be a king. Trust me. It is not something to be coveted. Only the ignorant covet a throne. Augustine didn’t want the job because he knew what it would cost him, and he felt a profound inadequacy to the task. He wanted a quiet, simple life. But he accepted the role on behalf of others. Becoming a king is something we accept only as an act of obedience. The posture of the heart in a mature man is reluctance to take the throne, but willing to do it on behalf of others.”
― Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You (Embark on the Path to Authentic Manhood and Discover the True Meaning of Masculinity) - The Perfect Gift for Young Men and New Fathers
― Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You (Embark on the Path to Authentic Manhood and Discover the True Meaning of Masculinity) - The Perfect Gift for Young Men and New Fathers
Chris’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Chris’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
872 books
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36 friends
162 books
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79 friends
122 books
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76 friends
60 books
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73 friends
33 books
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59 friends
0 books
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14 friends
0 books
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10 friends
1 book
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102 friends
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