Hey all! Well, I'm back on forums after a week at home for Thanksgiving! While I was home my brother mentioned he is reading a book called "Wild At Heart" (can't remember the author). He seems to really be getting something out of it. I remember a guy I dated during this past summer read it but didn't seem to be getting the real message from the book. I was wondering, have any of the young men here read that book (or ladies?) ? What did you think of it? I browsed through some of it and I really think it's go some good things to say! Just wanted to know what you all think!
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Wild at Heart
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Pope Gonzo
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I think my girlfriend has read it and liked it. Granted, there are a lot of books along those lines, so I'm not sure 
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the_man
" My heart is spoken for&
Pardon my not being a young man, but I have a passion for the message in the book. It's a great read. John Eldredge is the author. I would recommend it to both guys and gals to read.Living4Him03 said:
In today's society what it means to be a man is deteriorating. Just look at the average commericial on TV and see how man are depicted. This book challenges christian men to step up to the plate and be the men that God intended them to be. To be roaring lions in a world that desperately needs men of faith to speak up. If you allow it, this book will change your outlook on life.
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I definitely agree! I have really been asking God to mold me into the woman he wants me to be and when God lead me to this book I just thought, "why do i need to read about guys?", but God works in mysterious ways and this book really has ministered to me. I can't wait to finish it!
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Religious Crisis
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It is a great book and I have read it many times I feel that it helps you look deeper into yourself.
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both...it's really written for guys, but it has alot about women in it and is a good read for girls/women as well
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0785268839/qid=1070778789//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i0_xgl14/103-5518058-5732650?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
there's more about the book if you follow that link
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0785268839/qid=1070778789//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i0_xgl14/103-5518058-5732650?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
there's more about the book if you follow that link
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Heinrich
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I read it.
And gave it to my brother.
John Eldredge is great author! I'm currently busy with his new book called "Raising the Dead"!!
I would think all men (Or those males out there that want to know what begin Men are all about) should read Wild at Heart! If your going to be a dad this is like the first thing to read. If your already a Dad! GET IT AND READ IT NOW!
Infact mother's that have boys should read this 2!
(Maybe if you are ever to have anything todo with men/boys you would find the book usefull I guess.)
And I would recommend "Raising the Dead" to everyone. (This book is not specifically for Men.)
And gave it to my brother.
John Eldredge is great author! I'm currently busy with his new book called "Raising the Dead"!!
I would think all men (Or those males out there that want to know what begin Men are all about) should read Wild at Heart! If your going to be a dad this is like the first thing to read. If your already a Dad! GET IT AND READ IT NOW!
Infact mother's that have boys should read this 2!
(Maybe if you are ever to have anything todo with men/boys you would find the book usefull I guess.)
And I would recommend "Raising the Dead" to everyone. (This book is not specifically for Men.)
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I have read this book and attended a class explaining the book. I am also living it- and raising up being a WILD man. I realize there is something in me, to do something to be a warrior (Reading this book has inspired me to get a sword and learn how to fight with it, and DO INTENSE Spiritual Warafare), to go on an adventure (I am doing a "Wild At Heart" Camping Trip this year.), and a sweet beauty to rescue (I am looking for her)! I thought this book was Only exculsively for men- BUT many women at our church have read it. I think that Women should read it- and understand how we operate.
Anyway great book... It's widely accepted by everyone.
Anyway great book... It's widely accepted by everyone.
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ugh, sweetie i hate to burst your bubble, but um the book doesnt tell you that you NEED to find a beauty to rescue. As I recall it says that that's what men want but they dont realize that we dont want you to rescue us cuz we already know ourselves and dont want that. Anyway, I think that you have to be at a certain spiritual and maturity level before you can really read it for what he intended. Some younger guys will get out of it what you did and go crazy with it. Go figure. Thats why I said read it for what it is not what you want it to say.
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Heinrich
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Hello Miss Living4Him
Umm yes the book does tell you to go wild. (ie. BE A MAN) Which would be the opposite of just sitting and sleeping out your life. Being Christian is not suppose to be boring and lame. Like the author says, he loves the outdoor and his kids loves rock climbing ect. So in a way it's a good thing that superdave get a sword and fight with it. (As long as you don't injure somebody accept yourself maybe)
I might understand you wrong here I guess.
But you don't want a man to find you captivating and try to "rescue" you so to speak.
To give everything for you. To sacrifice for you, yes indeed be so moved by your beauty that he will give his life for you?
superdave when you say "INTENSE spiritual warfare" well I think you are pretty much coming to the right place. The way I understand it begin a true man is 'n spiritual thing. (Remember the story about the glass eating guy?)
And with the women thing. Well I don't think a girl want to marry a boy or a baby, she probably wants a man. And a man wants to marry a Women! not his mother!
Keep going superdave! become a superman!
Umm yes the book does tell you to go wild. (ie. BE A MAN) Which would be the opposite of just sitting and sleeping out your life. Being Christian is not suppose to be boring and lame. Like the author says, he loves the outdoor and his kids loves rock climbing ect. So in a way it's a good thing that superdave get a sword and fight with it. (As long as you don't injure somebody accept yourself maybe
)I might understand you wrong here I guess.
But you don't want a man to find you captivating and try to "rescue" you so to speak.
To give everything for you. To sacrifice for you, yes indeed be so moved by your beauty that he will give his life for you?
superdave when you say "INTENSE spiritual warfare" well I think you are pretty much coming to the right place. The way I understand it begin a true man is 'n spiritual thing. (Remember the story about the glass eating guy?)
And with the women thing. Well I don't think a girl want to marry a boy or a baby, she probably wants a man. And a man wants to marry a Women! not his mother!
Keep going superdave! become a superman!
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I want a man, but not one who believes he needs to rescue me. Christ is the only man who has rescued me! That's all the rescuing I need. Sacrifice, yes. Give of himself 100 percent in the marrige, yes. Give his life because he thinks i'm beautiful (outwardly), foolish. I want a man to find me captivating and to be my companion and "partner in crime" so to speak. lol. I'm not suggesting men should not be men. However, whether you feel it is your nature to be a certain way or not, God shapes us (Christians, when we are truly living our lives for Him) into who he wants us to be and into having the kind of "heart" that will serve Him.
I am simply saying some guys are not mature enough to read that book...not implying any of you are immature. I think that some guys will get confused by reading some of what he says because it's just so different than many other books out there. It's very straightforward. When he talks about Ruth "arousing" Boaz, guys may think OH MY GOODNESS....ya know...lol. They don't get what the author intends for them to take away from it.
Some guys though would argue they are not "wild"...some guys are more soft spoken and I don't think that is bad as long as they are willing to be the man God has called them to be and to treat women according to God's standards.
I am simply saying some guys are not mature enough to read that book...not implying any of you are immature. I think that some guys will get confused by reading some of what he says because it's just so different than many other books out there. It's very straightforward. When he talks about Ruth "arousing" Boaz, guys may think OH MY GOODNESS....ya know...lol. They don't get what the author intends for them to take away from it.
Some guys though would argue they are not "wild"...some guys are more soft spoken and I don't think that is bad as long as they are willing to be the man God has called them to be and to treat women according to God's standards.
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Hey Livingforhim, What if you were trapped in a castle somewhere with a fire breathing dragon guarding the door. Should we just leave you to fend for yourself?
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oh No. God will rescue me. He rescued me from sin, after all, surely He is powerful enough to rescue me from a burning castle. I don't know why I would be in one, but I would not depend on man to rescue me.
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Oh wait, I take that back! Oh goodness I AM SO HELPLESS. PLEASE SAVE ME. I CAN'T FIGHT A DRAGON, EVEN WITH GOD'S HELP. OH NO. I AM SO SCARED. COME AND RESCUE ME.
Lol......RIIIIIIGHT. I don't think that's what he means. Thus my point above. 
Lol......RIIIIIIGHT. I don't think that's what he means. Thus my point above.
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I believe the book mentions something about a valiant woman being a good thing. Can't remember the exact quote but you can look it up
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