If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
"A useful mature man practices seeing from the perspective of the one in front of them."
Word: Thoughtful
Occupation: Music Teacher
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
"Its my life."
Word: God
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“To change the world around you, you need to let go and step out.“
Word: Abandon
Occupation: Business Owner
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“My grandfather, Bob Banks, was the most gentle man I've ever known. As a husband, and father of four girls, this trait is paramount.“
Word: Gentle
Occupation: Business Owner
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“I believe that true manhood, as revealed by Jesus, always comes from an identity firmly rooted in the stunning revelation that they are called "My beloved son" by the Father.”
Word: Son
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
" I choose the word servant because a man has to lead his family by serving them."
Word: Servant
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“I chose ‘trustworthy’ because I have found that the men I most respect are the ones who inspire trust from others. A man walking in true masculinity has built a history with people where the way that he lives and the way that he loves has shown he is worthy of trust. A man who has others’ trust creates an environment that invites people to be themselves without fear. A man who has others’ trust also then has permission to lead.”
Word: Trustworthy
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
Rory ~ “Humility, because it makes the man as a leader. It defines him and how he leads.”
Tim ~ “The greatest thing you can do as a man is to lead your children to God. Train them in the way they should go. This is what I think about from fatherhood.”
Words: Humility and Fatherhood
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
Jacob ~ “I chose vulnerability because vulnerability is the key to having a real relationships especially in marriage.”
Brooke ~ “Men who have the attribute of "meekness" are comfortable with who they are and are in touch with reality. There is no need to over compensate with a bunch of other crap, and its safe to be around them. Meekness involves humility and confidence all at once. It is also one of my favorite things about Jesus. He forgives the prostitute, rips the pharisees a new one, and then dies for all of us. He is the perfect definition of meekness.”
Words: Vulnerability and Meekness
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
"I chose true because as men we have to be true to our word, true to ourselves, and honest with the people in our lives. We speak truth into our children and family and call out who they really are. Our voice is so important and our words must be full of truth. "
Word: True
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
"Every day is filled with little chances to be brave. It takes bravery to be unashamedly and completely yourself."
Word: Brave
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
This isn't my quote but its something I found to speak for me: "A man of character is not perfect. He would be the first to admit that. A lifetime of repentance deeply forms the character of a man."
Word: Repentance
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“When I think of the Father (God) I think of Him being full of strong love. He has strength to be tender with me and able to give me all the love I need.”
Word: Love
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
"Because love goes first."
Word: Initiate
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“Peace! Because it is a desire of mine to bring peace to the people around me. Peace is not just a lofty idea, it's a tangible.”
Word: Peace
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
Kate ~ "I chose safe because it is such a beautiful design for men to be protectors...not only of others physical selves but of their hearts. The feminine heart is particularly fragile, so when a man is safe(trustworthy,compassionate, strong, caring) it is an extremely rare and attractive quality..."
Jonathan ~ "Obedience is one of the highest expressions of love, spirituality, and worship.”
Words: Safe and Obedience
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“It takes a man who is comfortable in his identity to express tenderness without feeling threatened by society.”
Word: Tender
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
To be honest I forgot what they said... hahahha
Words: Leader and Honor
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
“I chose beard because I love my beard.”
Word: Beard
If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?
Words: Work and Sacrifice
