"There is a 'tear' in the masculine soul - a gaping hole or wound that leads to a profound insecurity. The German psychologist, Alexander Mitscherlich, has written that society has torn the soul of the male, and into this tear demons have fled - demons of insecurity, selfishness, and despair. Consequently, men do not know who they are as men. Rather, they define themselves by what they do, who they know, or what they own."

Ted Dobson, "Healing the Tear in the Masculine Soul", SCRC Vision (April 1985)

Complete this sentence: "I am ________________________________."

(c) 2008 Ronald Friesen

I am reading "Healing the Masculine Soul: How God Restores Men to Real Manhood" by Gordon Dalbey.

I did a little internet research. I found that there is no current blog which appears to address this issue. I suspect that there are a few Christian sites that contain a section on 'Men's issues', however, there is no direct link to these sites from the outside.

I am going to post thoughts, quotes and ideas about the brokenness which we as men face. I am also going to post GOOD NEWS for our brokenness - I want this to be a place of healing.

To the Women: I realize you are going to stop by. You are welcome to read and contribute postively to the discussion. You may want to encourage the man or men in your life to stop by and read and comment as they feel lead.

I know that men are notorious for not wanting to read. Actually I think that this is a misconception about men. What most men won't read is lengthy essays. With this in mind, the posts will be brief. I hope you find them thought-provoking and most of all, healing.

Welcome to the journey of healing our manly souls.