Chiseled: A Young Man's Guide to Shaping Character, True Toughness and a Life That Matters

by Shaun Blakeney, Marcus Brotherton, Doug Fields

Overview

Chiseled encourages, inspires, and challenges young men to integrate into their lives the components of what it means to become a real man. Those components comprise a code that all men need to learn, which includes chivalry, integrity and honor, self-control, financial stewardship, a strong work ethic, and more. This book is filled with practical wisdom for young men who want to live meaningful lives. Readers will discover the balance between liberty and responsibility, and will learn the durable truths that will impact them for a lifetime. Blakeney and Brotherton invite young men to take a step forward to maturity and then continue to step forward for a lifetime of purpose and direction that will positively impact all around them. This is a respectful and direct call for male maturity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441224606
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/02/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	208
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Shaun Blakeney serves as a member of the pastoral staff of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. He is a popular conference and workshop leader and has also written curriculum for church youth.

Marcus Brotherton is an ordained minister and a writer. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including the acclaimed FlipSwitch series for teens. Marcus is a former newspaper reporter and holds a masters degree from Talbot Seminary and a BA from Multnomah Bible College.
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known internationally for his books and literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than 25 books, including Chiseled, Teacher, and Breakthrough. Marcus is an ordained minister and holds a masters degree from Talbot Seminary and a BA from Multnomah Bible College. He lives with his wife and children in Washington State.

Table of Contents

Foreword   Doug Fields     11
Introduction: Some Thoughts to Start with on Becoming Chiseled     13
Facedown: True Toughness Starts Here     19
Internet Nantucket: The Code of Self-control     35
Steel Girders: The Code of Integrity     53
Applauding Esther: The Code of Chivalry     72
Banded: The Code of Spiritual Assembly     91
Queued: The Code of a Strong Work Ethic     108
Banked: The Code of Financial Responsibility     128
Long-Haul Faith: The Code of Best Practices     151
Brothers: The Code of Mentoring     165
Chiseled: The Lasting Code of Spiritual Maturity     177
Chiseled Discussion/Reflection Guide     188
Acknowledgments     203
About the Authors     205