wow...that's good. I know if that's the real man list, i'll never (apart from HIS grace and work in me!) ever meet the standards for a real woman. Thanks for challenging us again!

(on a more humorous note, a friend of mine has chosen Daniel 1:4 as her more human--aka physical-- "what i want in a guy" description.

"Young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to live in the king's palace.")
:-)
jacqui | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 5:42 am | #

Wow...

I'm looking forward to the ladies version!
thepatriot15 | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 7:03 am | #

Yep, real men like that do exist ... I found one, held on to him, and married him. Nice list. It is lovely to see teenagers with high standards.
Goslyn | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 7:07 am | #

Amen!
Adrienne | 01.31.06 - 8:45 am | #

Awesome post, guys! This one is being printed and put on my wall as a reminder!
Jake | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 9:49 am | #

What a refreshing post. You guys are a true blessing.. Thank you for your effort.

Craig T
Gastric Bypass Guru | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 10:29 am | #

It is very good...very true. I am speechless as I contemplate how the world would be different if more people followed this list.

Let's make a difference...let's do hard things!
HE will help us succeed!
Seth | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 1:21 pm | #

Whoa! It's gonna take a LOT of work to live up to that list! :)

High expectations....
MVB | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 1:25 pm | #

I'm with Jacqui...if the girls' list follows suit it's going to be challenging for sure. Very good though, and I agree that's what a real man is.

Out of curiousity, is the "Real Woman" list written by guys? It would seem more of a fair perspective if it were. :)
Hannah L | 01.31.06 - 2:21 pm | #

Hannah L: Yes, "A Real Man" is written by two teen girls and "A Real Woman" is written by two teen guys . . .
Brett Harris | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 2:29 pm | #

Excellent and very challenging...it's nice to know there are guys out there like this :) I'll be sure to pass this on to my brother.

I'm also looking forward to the standards for a real woman...
Spunky Jr. | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 2:54 pm | #

What a wonderful post! Thanks to the authors. ...I can't wait for Part 2.
Karen Kovaka | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 4:06 pm | #

This is great! I will be anxious to see the "Real Woman" list.
Patricia | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 4:15 pm | #

Its quite challenging, and I liked it. Nice pic of Atticus, now he is a real man.
Daniel Gilman | 01.31.06 - 5:29 pm | #

wow...thats awesome! I hope and pray the Lord has a man like that in my future. I hope and pray I can aspire to be "A Real Woman"
Lauren | 01.31.06 - 6:18 pm | #

A real man isn't defined by a list of narrow(ly) mind(defin)ed Bible verses...

~Joel
Joel | 01.31.06 - 6:42 pm | #

Wow, what a wonderful list! I can't wait to see Part 2.

I really love reading your blog...thanks for the great work you're doing to encourage other teens to live a Godly life!
Marcie | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 7:21 pm | #

Thanks for posting the list. I've printed out the PDF version and plan to put it on the wall in my room as a reminder.
Elijah Lofgren | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 7:28 pm | #

Joel, I agree with you that a man may be defined in any number of different ways and does not necessarily fit into a list. However, I personally see this list as a great overview at least of what a man is by biblical definition. Each man is going to have his personality shown through certain traits more than others, but I think the list definitely has many things we can strive to add to our character, though we may not be "defined" by every single one. Does that make any sense?
Brian Whalen | Homepage | 01.31.06 - 7:47 pm | #

That is awesome!!

As a I can totally see the value!!
Vevy | 01.31.06 - 8:37 pm | #

thanks for posting this. I am going to print it and put it in my journal, for sure.

Can't wait for the "real woman" list!
Adrielle | 01.31.06 - 9:27 pm | #

First time reader, directed from HSD.

Your blog looks amazing and professional.
I have a sure feeling I'll be back here again.
Dan | 01.31.06 - 9:31 pm | #

Wow...that is terrific. Definately downloading the PDF version ASAP.
Carley | Homepage | 02.01.06 - 4:45 am | #

Do I see the Family Harris in this post?
Andy K. | Homepage | 02.01.06 - 7:11 pm | #

Andy K: Haha! Good guess, but no! Hopefully we'll be able to post a picture of our family sometime soon.
Brett Harris | Homepage | 02.01.06 - 8:14 pm | #

Thank you for posting "A Real Man." It's wonderful to see people caring about how they should live before the Lord. Thanks again!
Sue | 02.11.06 - 6:14 am | #

I gotta say, I don't see anything in Proverbs 13:5 or Ephesians 5:4 that condemns burping.
Daniel | 07.03.06 - 12:36 pm | #

Challenge: How Jesus was all that? Please, paint us a picture of Christ.
David Burdick | Homepage | 08.14.06 - 5:26 am | #

This is great!!! In my school's setting the "best guys" really aren't all that great in comparison to this list. After reading this, I realized that my standards have fallen from where they used to be, and that my expectations were too low. Also, it's so great to be able to see a more modern idea of the biblical man. I like the daniel 1:4 post :)
SW | 05.27.08 - 12:14 pm | #