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David G. Tatman's avatar

One of your more impactful essays to date!

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Simple Man's avatar

Thank you brother, I appreciate that!

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Alphonso's avatar

👍

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Brian Nelson's avatar

I believe this is on topic.

We have an animal rescue/welfare organization. Means we have a lot of dogs and cats in our home, always have. Taking care of these animals, especially when they become ill is a lot of work. Often, I can become bitter after stepping in vomit or there is cat pee on my desk...and I'll think unkind thoughts...Two days ago we had to euthanize two older, sick cats.

We share a note about how breakfast went. I'm up hours before my wife and do my chores before leaving the house.

Yesterday, the day after we lost those two, I wrote in the note, "Breakfast was smooth. No problems...and now I recognize that is the problem."

Love is an action verb, not a feeling. Work with purpose, even if others disagree or dismiss or minimize one's purpose/goal--is the point. There is no there there--beyond difficulty and strife--that is the point. That is when we know we're alive.

bsn

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Simple Man's avatar

"Love is an action verb" is spot on brother 🙏

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Alphonso's avatar

Thanks, I really found this helpful!

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Simple Man's avatar

Glad to hear that brother! Onwards and upwards

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Rachel's avatar

Hello, did you read this book before you became a Christian or after? I just read it and loved it and want to share it with several men in my life, some of whom are Christian, some of whom are not. But I’m not sure if I should give it to men who aren’t Christian because the author writes with the assumption that the reader already knows the Lord. I don’t want the book to push people away from God because the author mentions things like the sinfulness of homosexuality, which I think is deeply offensive unless and until one becomes a Christian and has the eyes to see pleasure and love and righteousness in a godly way.

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Simple Man's avatar

I read it at the very beginning of my conversion process. I think it's a good book even for men outside the faith, at least that was my experience with it.

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David Tindell's avatar

I've ordered "Wild at Heart," as I have your books. As a semi-retired man who's also a Christian, I've been looking for something new to achieve--which means, I'll be fighting against all the reasons *not* to achieve. Now I know that there's help out there in winning that fight.

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Simple Man's avatar

Hope you enjoy the books and thank you for your support David. Hope they help you in that purpose God bless you!

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Daniele's avatar

Encouraging words. 💪🏼😎

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Simple Man's avatar

Thanks Daniele!

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Jeff's avatar

My uncle gifted me Wild at Heart many years ago - it's still one of my favorite books.

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Simple Man's avatar

It's an essential read for men today in my opinion!

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Stefano Miele's avatar

Having something to fight for, like a North Star, that is your life's purpose can be so empowering. I am trying to figure that how for myself now, and I know I'm working through it with my writing. Thanks for sharing Juan!

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Simple Man's avatar

Yeah, agreed! Thanks for reading Stefano

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Stefano Miele's avatar

No problem sir

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Lisa Nicholson's avatar

I wonder if this expalins what is going on at the society level as well?

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Simple Man's avatar

I think it does tbh

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Practical Servant Leadership's avatar

This post reminds me of C.T. Studd and his excellent writings, many of which are highly relevant to this post.

Check him out!

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Simple Man's avatar

Thanks for sharing, will take a look!

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