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    4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
    4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
    4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
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    4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man

    By Rhett Smith

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    Rhett Smith is a marriage and family therapist who has seen men of God torn between culture’s interpretations of masculinity. Should they be manly-men or artistic-sensitive types? Is there a place for masculinity beyond (or between) these two definitions?

    Yes, there is. There is a place near God for those who love Him. For men tired of fighting culture’s definitions, Rhett offers four reminders that will revive the life, families, and work of men seeking God:

    Reminder #1: Take care of yourself.
    Reminder #2: Find community.
    Reminder #3: Be ready to act.
    Reminder #4: Remember the work you love.

    Each reminder comes with thoughtful explanations and encouragement, along with a challenge to bring the reminder into practice. This piece is taken from Rhett’s book, What It Means to Be a Man: God’s Design in a World Full of Extremes,and is perfect for a few weeks of discussion at a men’s Bible study or small group.

    Moody Collective Portions are short pieces of content taken from our full-length books. Our goal is to introduce our readers to a complete idea in a brief, concise, and inexpensive format. Most portions will take about 20 minutes to read.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMoody Publishers
    Release dateDec 16, 2013
    ISBN9780802491350
    4 Reminders for Men Who Love God: A Portion from What it Means to be a Man
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    Rhett Smith

    RHETT SMITH is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice at Auxano Counseling in Plano, TX. He is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary (MDiv, MSMFT) and former college pastor at Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Rhett has a passion for helping people navigate significant areas of transition in their lives such as parenting, marriage, and the adolescent to young adult journey. He also serves on staff at The Hideaway Experience in Amarillo, TX where he helps couples work towards having great marriages. Rhett lives in Frisco, TX with his wife Heather and their two children. You can find out more about Rhett at his blog www.rhettsmith.com or his counseling practice www.rhettsmithcounseling.com

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      4 Reminders for Men Who Love God - Rhett Smith

      The following content is taken from What It Means to be a Man, by Rhett Smith. If you own the full book already, you can find this section in part four.

      If you are interested in hearing more from the team that facilitated this adapted content, visit moodycollective.com.

      4 Reminders for Men Who Love God

      As men, we need to live in a way that allows us and others to move forward with growth.

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      Taking Care of Ourselves

      We don’t forget that we are Christians.

      We forget that we are human, and that

      one oversight alone can debilitate the

      potential of our future.¹

      Wayne Cordeiro

      When I was at Fuller Seminary, my favorite professor, Dr. Ray Anderson, allowed me to take his PhD class in practical theology. For my final paper, I wrote about the moral failings of church leaders. I was interested in understanding how a pastor could start ministry well but years later find himself in the midst of an affair, multiple addictions, or lavish living. What I found has implications for all of us.

      In a nutshell, those who fell failed to pay attention to the four core areas of self-care: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.² They neglected their bodies,

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