Parenting & Family - Christian Life, Men's Studies, Self-Improvement, Men - Christian Life
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Overview
Rev. Rick Meyer contends that when children do not know they are deeply loved and cherished, persistent emotional deficits often result. The boys and men profiled in I Love You, Son reflect the struggles of adolescent boys and adult males as they face their own emotional deficits in relation to God, self, and others. This unique book encourages men's efforts as husbands and fathers, and extends the words of God-"Behold, my son, whom I love" (Matthew 3:17)-to all men and boys.Synopsis
Rev. Rick Meyer contends that when children do not have the assurance of knowing they are deeply loved and cherished, persistent emotional deficits often result. Males experience and express these deficits in unique ways. The boys and men profiled in I Love You, Son reflect the struggles of adolescent boys and adult males as they face their own emotional deficits in relation to God, self, and others. This unique contribution to the topic of being male today encourages men's efforts as husbands and fathers and extends the words of God-"Behold, my son, whom I love" (Matthew 3:17)-to all men and boys.
Features:
- Focus on concrete, real-life situations
- Offers practical lessons and engages the broad topic of being male today
- Based in sound theological and pastoral training and practice
- Geared to general and professional readers
The Rev. Dr. Rick Meyer is a Lutheran pastor and pastoral counselor with Lutheran Counseling Services in Dallas. He specializes in working with adolescent boys and adult males. Rev. Meyer is married and has two children.
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2003
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Pages
116
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780806641928