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Every Man, God's Man (Every Man Series)

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This is the latest book in the every man series. If you are familiar to the series then this book once again does an outstanding job of relating to any man going through their spiritual journey with Christ. If you haven't read a book from the series, get ready for your life to be changed. This book speaks to the hearts of all men. It shows that Confession and taking responsibility are keys to a better relationship with Jesus Christ. This book is all about spiritual integrity and becomming the Christian men that we strive for but sometimes feel we cannot achieve. If you are willing to let your life be changed or need a recommitment to Jesus Christ and serving him with your whole heart then this is definately a must read. I have read many books about Christian living and this one spoke directly to me. I recommend reading the rest of the books in the series if you haven't had a chance to as well.

For many wishing to have plenty of touchdowns in the game of life this book is for you! Kenny Luck has done a wonderful job in this newest book in the EveryMan series. Moving out of sexual integrity and exploring the spiritual walk of men, Luck challenges men to find themselves in the red zone. Lots of things to ponder and wrestle here. Good stuff! Thank you Kenny!!!!!

Excellent book on being a Godly man. Opens your eyes to the consequences of your behavior.

This is an excellent book. Kenny Luck does a wonderful job of pointing out all of the things that we as men do to sabotage our relationship to God. A lot of things you don't even think about...that are major stumbling blocks to growing a better relationship with God.

A must read!

Every Man, God's Man is refreshingly honest and incredibly relevant. The authors use real-life examples of men struggling mightily against the temptations of this world to be godly men. They offer real support and solutions straight out of scripture and their own experience. I was inspired to have more compassion for my husband and to pray for him on a daily basis as he aspires to be a godly man.

The book, Every Man, God's Man by Stephen Arterburn and Kenny Luck, contains a multitude of short stories and analogies ranging from football to movies, Ted Bundy to Billy Graham, recipes to lists, and the private, personal struggles of some of the men who have confided in Mr Luck. Mr Luck presents that all men are inherently predisposed to sexuality immorality. His belief is possibly due to his own admission in this book of an early masturbation problem and his now present need for his wife not to leave her athletic clothing magazines in the bathroom. Mr Luck's purpose does seem to be a call to men to God. However, there is an obvious absence of calling men to Christ Jesus and none may come to God except through him (John 14:6 CJB).
As I progressed through the book, I wondered when there would be a presentation of the gospel. There is none. Neither is there record of the strong testimony of St Augustine. Mr Luck is correct in that the men's movement has been challenging men to "do what their hearts and characters cannot deliver." Yet he does not explain that the only way to overcome our fallen nature, irrespective of how that presents, is by understanding that God has given all authority to his son and that our trust in Jesus' life and final work on the cross is the only way God's promises may be relied upon (2 Corinthians 1:20 CJB).
At the end of his book, Mr Luck reiterates that he hopes we will "with all [our] physical and mental strength, push [ourselves] to the limit." The bible tells us that it is only when we are weak, that we can be strong (2 Corinthians 12:10 CJB). It is in realizing that we cannot heal ourselves that we find the strength to allow Jesus, the man in the Godhead, to help us. God is sovereign. Jesus is our savior and he has invited all who are struggling to come to him (Matthew 11:28 CJB).
Recommend this book not be read by especially woman, children, and young men due to these authors' stereotyping of the male personality, specific generalization that all men are sexually immoral, and report that it is the our strength and the careful help from people that we avoid remaining in that trap. All men are not the same nor are all men sexually immoral. It is true that all who are born into this world, both male and female, are born in a state of rebellion against God...and...that God has provided grace through Jesus the Messiah (Romans 3:21-24 CJB). It is the Holy Spirit who works towards our accepting Jesus' invitation to follow him; he alone will help us to become as he is (John 3:3-8 CJB).

First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank you" to Stephen Arterburn and Kenny Luck and their publisher for sending me a copy of "Every Man, God's Man" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.

Stephen Arterburn and Kenny Luck have teamed up with Mike Yorkey to write a truly incredible and challenging volume for any man who desires to be a man after God's own heart. I can't give you a man's perspective of "Every Man, God's Man" because I haven't given it to my husband to read, yet. But I can tell you, from a woman's point of view, that this is a valuable read. There is a Bible study workbook included that covers eight weeks worth of group discussion or personal reflection.

And I think it would also be a good read for married women to get in better in touch with their men. Better awareness of their mate's struggles can be helpful when you pray for your man. This may also benefit single ladies in committed relationships for the same reason. Although they may also benefit from reading "Every Single Man's Battle".

There was one review who gave this book one star and gave the reason that it does not preach salvation. I feel that is a little harsh. This book does not claim it is how to be saved, that would be like me giving it one star because it does not teach how to bake a cake in my opinion. It is what it says it is, it is made for men who want to challenge themselves to become better men of God than they already are, and assumes that you have been going to a church that preaches salvation there and that you have chose to follow Christ, but perhaps see that there is room to grow and would like to take a step or more into growing more in those areas. This covers a variety of areas that men may have issues dealing with and what we can do about it.

Every Man, God's Man: Every Man's Guide to Courageous Faith and Daily Integrity
by Stephen Arterburn and Kenny Luck, with Mike Yorkey

Review by Misterehmuseseh. (Of review copy).
This book is part of a series, of which the first 3 books were described by the authors as being "technical books... filled with strategies, plans and perspectives to help men overcome temptations, grow in sexual integrity and become truly intimate with their wives." But of Every Man God's Man, they say:
"This book is different. We're going to come alongside you and talk about what we see along the way to becoming God's man.
This isn't going to be as easy as it sounds. It's easy to be frank with a guy when you are talking about his penis or his wife. A man is attached to both. But for most men, God does not have the same kind of proximity. Men, in general, are not spiritually deep and don't posses the same connection to spiritual issues as they do to sexual and marital issues."

I found the book hard to get into. Even to open it up. But my reasons may be completely without any rational basis. It just "looked" unattractive. And the back cover blurb perhaps made it sound like it was promising all the answers and I am suspicious of those kinds of promises. BUT if it were to deliver what it promises then it is a great book.

AND I guess I have to admit that it really does go a long way in supplying the thoughts that could fulfill the promises... IF they are heeded.

So, here is the promise from the back cover:
"You are about to discover life-changing encouragement and practical man-to-man guidance in your Christian walk.
Every Man, God's Man is tailor made for any man who feels incomplete in his commitment to God. It's for the man who wants to become even more authentic , more courageous, more intimate with God in every area of his life. It's for every man who desires to walk in true spiritual integrity every moment of every day."

As I began the book I began to get the impression that apparently every man, (except me) are jocks and the two things that consume them must be sports and sex, (but not necessarily in that order.) Once I got over the idea that this must have to do with "relating" to real guys, and that maybe it really is true of "most guys" then I got on with the actual message.

For the man who wants to be 'God's Man" this will certainly address the issues. It gives the usual "spiritual" advice that we get in "inspirational" books concerning spiritual disciplines, but it goes beyond that. Besides telling us what to do to BE SPIRITUAL, it also tells us what to do to STOP being carnal. (I don't think they use that phrase anywhere, but that is how it strikes me as being "different") By giving many examples of fellows they have interacted with, and counselled, we see quite readily where we have the same issues that need to be dealt with. The authors encourage all the "spiritual exercises" but also expose all the subtle traps that the devil.. or our own lying hearts, can come up with that derail us from our objectives. Taken step by step, we do come to see, "what hinders us from running the race set before us", and gives hope that "we can overcome".

This edition of this book includes a "Workbook" that takes up 75 pages and is designed for personal and group consideration. The questions are arranged in such a way that they could be done in an 8 week or 13 week study session. (And based on each chapter.)

Overall, I would say that the book is in fact very penetrating, and perhaps explains on another level why I have found it hard to "get through" as I might most other books. Is there an element here that I just can't take in large doses? Does it do too good of a job, in searching out the real me, and my motives or ambitions? Or is it that it is just not the kind of book (and considerations) that one can run through without serious meditation... if the goal is really to become God's Man?

In any case, I can recommend the book. It is of value when read on my own as I am doing, and no doubt increases the value when shared among other men.. if honest discussion (and confession) can take place that allows the Holy Spirit to do His work of convincing and convicting and then building up.

As a process, and when the truths are accepted and put into practice, it should indeed go a long way in making "Every Man, God's Man".

Very good book. I have been using it in a men's ministry group and have found it to be very useful in leading the group to discuss some difficult topics.