Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men

Men are told they must earn their manhood. Society has dozens of misguided suggestions, from sexual conquest to a big bank account to six-pack abs. Even in churches, men seek self-assurance through spiritual performance. But all these efforts fail because men are trying to win the approval of their peers, wives, fathers, or even God Himself - leaving them isolated, burnt out, and confused. Would you like to feel secure as a man without competing or pretending? In this book, Jeff Kemp shows you what it means to receive your identity as God's son and learn from Jesus' perfect example of being a man. Jeff encourages you along the way, offering practical advice and transparently sharing his experience as an NFL quarterback, a husband, son, and father. You will see how receiving transforms everything in your life - from finding your purpose to rediscovering deep friendship - and defines what it means to be a real, good man. This is the way of Jesus for men.

About the Author :
Jeff Kemp is a former NFL quarterback and author of Facing the Blitz: Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into Triumphs (2015). He is the son of Joanne and Jack Kemp, a former NFL quarterback and Vice Presidential candidate. After graduating from Dartmouth, Jeff joined the Rams, making him and his dad one of just six sets of father-son NFL quarterbacks. After 11 seasons, Jeff retired to focus on his passion for families and seeing men become better friends, husbands, and fathers. He led Stronger Families, a non-profit dedicated to helping families thrive. From 2012 to 2017, Jeff served as a V.P. at FamilyLife, a leading ministry that supports marriages, families, and churches. He and his wife Stacy married in 1983 and have four married sons and nine grandkids. Today, Jeff speaks at conferences across the U.S., coaches leaders, and trains men in identity, relationship investing, and deep friendship. Find him at MenHuddle.com.

Review :
"Every man can understand the message because it depends on God, not us. Jeff reminds men that we must receive our identity, not try to earn it." - Dr. Tony Evans "Every man who reads this book will be stunned at how simple, yet profound, it is from the very beginning. It is as practical as it is deep." - Patrick Lencioni "Jeff shares how our Father equips men to see a new identity and live to a higher standard. I'm excited for my college age son to capture this vision." - Shaunti Feldhahn "I strongly encourage all men to read this book. We will all benefit from grasping what it is to receive The Way of Jesus, instead of performing for it or pretending." - Michael W. Smith "Jeff Kemp has been a leader of men his entire adult life. He now provides us a game plan based on following the way of the ultimate man at the center of history." - Jim Nantz "Great stories, super practical, but also richly insightful and deeply transformational. I think men are going to love this book!" - John Eldredge "If you're trying your best to follow Jesus and become the man God is calling you to be, you need to read this book." - Jerrad Lopes "We need teammates. We need the help of others! Jeff Kemp offers us a path in how best to come spiritually alive by coming together." - Robert Lewis "Receive is well-written, hard-hitting, but encouraging. A wonderful resource for individual men or small groups seeking to explore what matters most." - Gary Thomas