Every man’s destiny, every woman’s dream
Having read one of Tony’s previous books, The Kingdom Agenda, I was quite interested in reading Kingdom Man. Although I’m not a man, I found the book insightful. The author not only identified the problems that result from the absence of properly positioned men but he outlined ways to identify what authentic manhood looks like. His passion for discipleship and mentorship are evident throughout the book.
Using Psalm 128, Tony shows how King David outlines the components of a kingdom man’s life-personal, family, church, and community. For each area of a man’s life, he provides practical ways to live according to the standards of the kingdom of God.
About the Author:
Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and present of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry dedicated to restoring hope in personal lives, churches, and communities. Dr. Evans also serves as senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas. He is a bestselling author of numerous books and his radio program, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, is heard daily on more than 500 radio stations. He is also the chaplain for the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys. For more information, visit www.tonyevans.org.
Book Details:
- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Focus on the Family (March 1, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589976851
- ISBN-13: 978-1589976856
Available at Amazon
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of the book through Tyndale House Blogger Review program in exchange for an honest review. Views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Thanks for your visit and comment. Men and women are selfish by nature and won’t change, no matter how hard they try, until God changes their hearts through the Gospel, namely Christ – the only way.
Wanda,
I find fitness/sports mentality can be applied to many facets of life~ I can image this is a really insightful book~ Thanks so much for sharing! ATB
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My husband is an avid book listener. He is adding this to his list. Thanks!
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Sounds like a great book! So many things would be different if men would step up and be men – and if women would let them.
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Christine
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In the Care of the Great Physician
Great point Christine. What are some of the ways you think women hinder men from stepping up?
I’ve never read Tony Evans, so this will be a first for me. Sports is always an interesting drawing point, for we are all really in this race called life. The sad thing that the enemy never tells us about the sidelines is that there is as much chance of danger on the sideline, and we can keep getting hurt on the sideline without ever advancing. The sideline may feel like the game, but it’s not the game. We’ve even heard horrow stories about people who died trying to catch a ball from the sidelines. The only way to advance and fully participate is to get in the game. Yes, the game may involve some heavy hits, but with preparation, training and the right gear, we can overcome those hits and reach the finish line in victory.
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For a none sporting girl like myself, even I could keep up with most of the analogies he used throughout the book. The danger of the sidelines sounds like a great post title for you to expound upon the truths you just shared LaVonne. To some the sidelines would seem like a safe place to reside. You have my thoughts a churning once again.
I love listening to Dr. Tony Evans he really talks about men being and men and I said I really want to get this book and read it for myself. I have been searching the bible for biblical truths on what a man of God is and I believe that this book will be helpful. Because of society and up bringing my beliefs in what a man was and what a man was supposed to do is no where near what God says a man should be. I am really troubled with how men and women really have changed the divine purpose of each other roles to please themselves and I fell into doing the same things. Since studying the bible I now have insight on what my role is and I understand that it is not right for me to take on the roles that the man was designed to do.
Hi Kay, I too have had to reexamine my own beliefs about male/female roles. Like you, I have discovered that my view had been incorrectly colored in many ways by my own life experiences and societal norms. I continue to ask God to give me a transformed mind in this area because I want to have true success in my relationships.
If you liked “Kingdom Man,” you will also love “Kingdom Woman,” a brand new book by Dr. Tony Evans and his daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst. It’s great for every woman. It was their desire in writing it to “challenge women to look higher than where you are to whose you are, and to be transformed by the truth of being a Kingdom Woman.” The book encourages women to set their eyes on Christ and to pursue what God has created them to be. It is true to that goal. I am thoroughly enjoying it and hope you will, too. I think it is in line with what you are saying. They have also posted some free devotional downloads that are great on their website: kingdomwomanbook.com. Hope it blesses you as it has me.
Hi Heather, thanks for the information about Dr. Evans latest release. I hadn’t heard about this book but will definitely but it on my TBR list.