Intro

     I find the responses that I get when men and women hear the title of my book very interesting indeed. The three typical responses are: "It's about time!" "What is there to celebrate about men?" and "That's interesting." You can probably guess which gender gives the first two remarks. The third remark I've gotten from both camps.

     There is a growing movement to honor men, of which I am happy to see because regardless of our experiences whether you're a male reading this or a female, whether you've had good experiences or disheartening ones in regards to the men in your life, the fact still remains that man was created in the image of God. Admittingly, with the entry of sin on the scene, we've become a grossly warped image of God, but that's why Jesus came - to bring reconciliation and restoration for those who will receive him. That, my friends, is the premise of this book. Regardless of where you are and where you've been; regardless of whether you've been a predator, a protector or confused about your manhood, God has a vested interest in your life. You may not currently be someone that is viewed with honor because of your lifestyle, because of immorality and sin. But the Word of God said that we have "...all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23. All means ALL, whether you think you've lived an honorable life or an immoral one and whether you are a man or a woman, we've all fallen short of who God created us to be.

     Through my book and in this blog I hope to raise awareness and advocate change in lives and attitudes in men and women. However, true and lasting or eternal change is something that only God can do in and for you. I look forward to your interaction via your comments, emails and answers to the survey questions that will be posed now and then. Until then, God Bless!

***The group discussion guide called Celebrating Men Companion will be released at the end of May 2011. It is designed to complement the orginal book and facilitate lively discussion among men through men's bible study meetings, book clubs, etc. (Though women can also participate, the questions are all directed specifically to men.)