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Introduction

Man’s search for meaning is the primary motivation in his life.

—Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

There is a longing deep within every man’s heart to discover meaning and purpose in life; to lead a life of significance as opposed to a life of “success”; to live a life of adventure, conquest, and victory; to make a difference and leave a positive, enduring mark on the world. Yet, as Henry David Thoreau observed, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Although Thoreau penned these words more than a century ago, they still ring true today. So many men—including devoted Christian men—wake up one day and realize they are leading lives of quiet desperation, silently “losing themselves” as they strive to meet unrealistic expectations, overcome mounting work and family pressures, and battle unrelenting temptations. These challenges can easily sidetrack men, causing them to lose their spiritual focus.

Whether consciously or unconsciously, many men subsequently spend their time and energy and resources searching for significance in pursuits and people and things that can never fully satisfy. Some simply give up on ever finding lasting meaning and purpose in this world. Others find themselves somewhere in between. In any case, the result is often the same: a pervading sense of exhaustion, futility, or hopelessness.

Yet there is a remedy to this cultural epidemic, and it is found in reclaiming and living out every man’s true purpose, which is found in God alone. As Saint Augustine wrote, “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” The apostle Paul expressed it this way: “Everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . . everything got started in [Christ] and finds its purpose in him” (Colossians 1:16 The Message).

365 Meditations for Men by Men is intended to help men focus on their relationship with God and, consequently, find real meaning and purpose in life. Twelve different Christian men share their reflections on what it means to be a man who seeks to follow Christ each and every day. Drawing upon the lives of men in the Bible as well as their own personal experiences, the writers present timeless truths and valuable life lessons that will speak to men of every age and experience. In addition to offering inspiration and encouragement, they provide counsel on practical matters such as how to

· know God;

· get your priorities in order;

· become spiritually fit;

· be holy and righteous;

· make a difference;

· be equipped;

· step up;

· take risks;

· stand firm;

· serve God wholeheartedly.

As you make your way through the year (whether you start in January or June), you will be undergirded by a sense of brotherhood—an assurance that you are not alone on this journey. With this confidence, may you boldly and courageously pursue a full and abundant life in Christ!

S. D. Sharpe, editor

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Bad read
Bad writing, everything about it is cliche especially dialogue, unrealistic, bad and inconsistent characterization, characters actions, likes, dislikes, and dialogue are not consistent, seems like it was a rushed to finish book, after the main character and the children literally dodged bullets in a sappy romantic scene she asks if she is over reacting about being worried about them being safe as she shrugs off the kids flying around the area which is supposed to be a central dangerous location. Obviously she forgot what had happened literally a day before. I loved some of patterson's other books, this one is terrible, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, I am sure he is not proud of this one. I seriously hated all of the characters. I heard it on audiobook by the way, so maybe hearing it aloud made all of the bad writing mistakes more visible, but either way if you are expecting it to be beach road good, you will be SERIOUSLY disappointed. I wish I would have read this review before wasting my time.

Ridiculous
This book is the sequel to Patterson's novel When the Wind Blows. It's about a genetically related family of test tube kids who are half human, half bird. This book is their fight to be taken into custody by the kindly veterinarian Frances O'Neill and her FBI agent boyfriend. It is also about their struggle to live in a world where some people hate them because they are different.

The book is so ridiculous and farfetched that I finally put the book down.

Not worth it
I've probably read about 15 of Patterson's books.

This is the FIRST one that I couldn't even get to Chapter 3.

I didn't realize when I picked this up at the library, fortunately I didn't buy it, that it was a sequel to "When the Wind Blows".

Now I know NOT to pick up "When the Wind Blows".

The Worst Book, Ever
I Can't believe that this book was for sale anywhere.I got it at a book sale for fifty cents and feel that I paid way too .much for it, about 49 cents too much.

Theplot was stupid, the characters were stupid, and the only reason I finished it was because I was hoping that it would get better.There was no flow in the dialogue, the scenes kept switching without a reason, and the end was gratefully received.That was the first James Patterson book, and probably my last.

The one star was only because I had to put at least one in, but really it was a minus.

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Joe Strummer, Shane Macgowan, Jem Finer, Spider Stacy, Cait O'riordan, Phil Chevron, James Fearnley, Darryl Hunt, James Mcnally, Terry Woods, Andrew Ranken. Excerpt:Andrew Ranken (born 13 November 1953 in London ) is an English drummer , best known as the percussionist for the English-Irish band The Pogues . He joined the band in 1983 and appeared on all of their recordings and tours until their breakup in 1996. He went on to join the bands Municipal Waterboard and Kippers, fronted by EastEnders actor Paul Bradley . He has performed with The Pogues since their reunion in 2001. He now lives in Stoke Newington with his family. He has two children, Nell and Daniel. He also plays in Andrew Ranken and Mysterious Wheels. References (URLs online) Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Caitlín O'Riordan (born 4 January 1965) is a British musician. She played bass guitar for the British-Irish punk /folk band The Pogues from 1983 to 1986. She later played with Elvis Costello , her husband from 1986 to 2002, as well as several other projects. Biography O'Riordan was born in Nigeria to Irish and Scottish parents who moved to London in 1967 when the Nigerian Civil War broke out. She met future Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan in 1979 while he was playing with his band The Nips ; he invited her to join The Pogues in 1982. She appeared on the group's first two albums, Red Roses for Me and Rum, Sodomy and the Lash and several early singles, before leaving in 1986. On top of playing bass, she provided vocals for "I'm a Man You Don't Meet Every Day " on Rum, Sodomy and the Lash and for "Haunted " on the soundtrack to Alex Cox 's film Sid and Nancy . She also appeared with the band in the 1987 Alex Cox film Straight to Hell and had a small role as the dance hall girl Sl... ... Read more