I came across this video today (Thanks Pastor Dave!), and wanted to share it with you all.
At 9 minutes, it is a little long (by internet video standards), but was worth every second.
Take a few minutes to watch it, listen to what is said and let it really sink in.
You'll be glad you did. Have a blessed week.
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To Hear The Word
And Forget To Act
Is To Plow A Field
And Forget To Plant.
James 1:22
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.
"God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a "nice guy." It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free."
Many men today are conflicted about what it means to be a Christian Man in today's world.
We are pressured to be the soft-spoken nice-guy. We feel like we should act like Mr. Rogers on the outside, when we yearn to be William Wallace from Braveheart or Maximus Decimus Muridius from Gladiator on the inside.
Wild. Brave. Unrestrained in everything we do. Wild at Heart examines and explores what it means to get back that passion, and live as men made in God's own image.
We encourage you to join us as the men of PCBC accept that challenge, and find out what is deep in our masculine heart. The Wild at Heart Men's Study at PCBC will be starting on Sunday, September 13 at 5pm. Here's what you need to know...
The F.A.Q.
Q: When/where will the study be held?
A: We will meet from 5-6:30pm every Sunday at PCBC (classroom TBD).
Q: Do I need to register for the study?
A: No. This will be a loose, open study - more of an open, interactive discussion group than a "class". We will ask everyone to sign in each week, but attendance is your personal commitment, not one to the church.
Q: What do I need to bring each week?
A: We will be using the book Wild at Heart. Many recieved this book on Father's Day, but many also did not (they went fast). Wild at Heart can be found at most major book stores, plus online (Amazon). We will be using elements from the Wild at Heart Field Manual (Amazon). The Field Manual is optional, not required for the study.
Q: What if I miss a week, or Sunday evenings are not good for me?
A: Don't worry about it! We will be posting what was covered each week here on this blog, and you can feel free to leave comments, and see what was discussed and jump back in anytime. If you just can't make it to any, feel free to read along with where we are, leave comments and start discussions on this site.
Q: How long is the study?
A: Honestly - unknown. There are 12 chapters in Wild at Heart. Some may only take 1 week to go through, others may take 3. We want the study to be an organic, living thing - set it free and see where it goes.
I hope this covers the important questions you may have. Please feel free to leave any comment or questions below.
We hope you will join us as we discover how God can heal wounded hearts, put a spirit of adventure back in our life, and recover our God-given, true "wild heart". See you on the 13th!