A Man’s Toolbox: Resources for Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be

By Randy Stephens

This book is a resource for men to help them understand what a man is and how to become one. It will help men be better husbands and fathers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jan 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973651062

Randy Stephens

Randy has been married twenty-one years. As a father of three teens he has gone through many experiences. From these experiences he has learned valuable insights for developing and managing relationships within a family.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-5107-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-9736-5106-2 (e)

WestBow Press rev. date:  01/15/2019

DEDICATION

To my wife, Angie

And my three children,

Riley, Reagan, and Natalie

INTRODUCTION

This book is the result of the desire to compile all the information I have gathered over the past years while raising three kids. The purpose is to provide a reference guide for my children and others. The information presented comes from many sources such as books, retreats, and radio broadcasts. I want to thank God for always being there and helping me to live and not just survive and, for modeling what it is to be the ultimate Father.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1     Be a Man

Chapter 2     A Man’s Battles

Chapter 3     Man in Relationships and Marriage

Chapter 4     Training Up Children

Chapter 5     Fathering Sons vs. Daughters

Chapter 6     Family Man – Putting It All Together

Chapter 7     Fatherly Advice

List Of Core Values

Favorite Bible Verses (NASB)

References

CHAPTER 1

Be a Man

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NASB)

I can remember when I was a boy the popular phrase of Be a man. What does that mean? What being a man is according to cultural standards has changed throughout time. Men were originally defined by the set skills they possessed. Early man had to be a hunter in order to survive. This trait of being the provider has continued until recently. The other early idea was man as the protector. Other aspects of these two things eventually expanded into the manhood being about power, dominance, and stoicism. In my day to be a man meant being athletic, wealthy, or popular with the ladies. Once again, the perception of manhood has changed. The early traits associated with manhood are now considered negative by today’s cultural standards.

Today as a society