#32 of 365~Men Tend Their "Field."

 Nick's lately been longing for a "culture of manhood" and to be honest, so have I!  He's been listening and taking part in several conversations about the lack of "men" in our society and discussing what it means to me a "Man." This means I get to hear about his excitement, commentary on the books he's reading, listening and taking part in some of the conversations as well.  What have I learned?  Manhood goes so much farther than the boardroom, bedroom, and ball field-it's doing the everyday life with those around you while tending your "field."

Field in Greek means-"Measured space."  Each man is given a measured space to protect, tend, and nurture.  This may be the family your given, the job you work in, and the friends/acquaintances who've made their way into your life.  It is a man's job to show others how to tend their "field" while tending his own.  Older men should be respected and in turn, willing to draw younger men to their side and help them lead a life of integrity.  Younger men should watch and learn from their elders while raising up boys and making it a priority to spend time with them showing how to build a culture of manhood.

So, the question becomes what does a Man look like?  Does it mean he has to grow a beard, chop a tree down, and drive a truck?  Bring in six figures, change diapers, and drive a sports car?  Well, in my book, a man is respected by everyone around him because he follows through with what he says, has strong belief's and lives them out, and finally, a man takes care of his elders, hugs widows, loves children, and is faithful in the small things.

(one of the manliest things I ever saw, homemade scaffolding made from trees)