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Manhood | Boys To Men

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Growing up doesn’t guarantee growing into manhood. Boys today are taught how to earn, compete, and dominate — but rarely how to lead with love, integrity, or conviction. The transition from boyhood to manhood isn’t automatic; it’s a battlefield of identity, purpose, and pressure. Somewhere between “be strong” and “don’t cry,” many boys lose the language of godly masculinity. Real manhood isn’t about ego — it’s about endurance, empathy, and responsibility.
20 Oct English South Africa Christianity · Kids & Family

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