My son turned 10 in June. At a young age, I want him to discover that God created him for work, and I want him to develop a healthy attitude toward work and a willingness to work hard.
That is why I gave my son "Created For Work: Practical Insights For Young Men."
The author, a great writer to boys who is a carpenter and "handy-man" by trade, tells inspiring stories from his own life and work -- real-world stories that fascinate boys. He uses these stories along with Scripture to reveal truths about diligence, initiative, honesty, promptness, responsibility, and much more.
Two of my son's favorite chapters are "Dirt" and "The Donut Race." "Dirt" is about a man who never let dirt get in the way of finishing a job. He always saw jobs through to completion. "The Donut Race" is about two boys who raced to the donut shop one morning before school -- one sped quickly and caught several red lights along the way, while the other boy consciously chose to obey the speed limit and you guessed it, won the race! It's a great lesson on avoiding hastiness in our work.
If you have a son, grandson, or know a boy or group of boys between the ages of 8 and 16, this book is highly recommended.
Give it to them as a gift, or better yet -- read aloud with them to take advantage of the discussion questions at the end of each chapter.
Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter make great conversation for fathers and sons.
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