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Book cover of The Masculine Mandate

Scott LaPierre Author Of Being Content God's Way

From Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

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Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Scott LaPierre Why Scott loves this book

I read this book with many young men in my church and highly recommend it.

By Richard D. Phillips ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Masculine Mandate as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

What does it mean to be a man made in the image of God? And what does it mean to be a man under God's grace, called according to His purpose? In The Masculine Mandate, Dr. Richard D. Phillips cuts through the cultural confusion, highlights God's mandate for men, and encourages readers to join him on a journey of repentance and renewal. Phillips begins in the Garden of Eden, drawing foundational teaching for men in the earliest chapters of God's Word. He provides clear biblical instruction for husbands, fathers, and sons as he carefully examines important truths from Scripture. Includes…


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Book cover of Aggressor

Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of Thoughts for Young Men

Scott LaPierre Author Of Being Content God's Way

From Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

Scott's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Scott LaPierre Why Scott loves this book

Can't think of a better book for young men. Had my sons read it, and read it with young men in my church.

By J. C. Ryle ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Thoughts for Young Men as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In which the good Bishop Ryle gives wise and fatherly advice to young men. Originally written in the late 1800's, but you'd think it was penned only yesterday.Compact size, easy to carry, yet very readable text.Quoted Scriptures taken from the ESV


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