Rite of Passage: A Father's Blessing
BACK COVER COPY:"If I could live my life as a parent again,  I would read this book first.  I am folding it's words into my works as of  right now.  Grab several copies ofRite of Passage.  This is  a great gift for a family you love."Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling  author ofThe Traveler's Gift&The Noticer--INSIDE  PAGES:"If I could live my life as a parent again, I would read this book  first.  I am folding it's words into my works as of right now.  Grab several  copies ofRite of Passage.  This is a great gift for a family you  love."Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author ofThe Traveler's  Gift&The Noticer--Time-tested and proven true  in the lives of his own children, Jim McBride has written a book that helps adolescents  and parents understand the "rite of passage" into adulthood. With biblical principles,  practical advice, and ceremonial guidelines, parents can confidently guide their  children into their future as adults. Read this book, follow its principles, and  pass a legacy of blessing on to your kids.Dr. Gary SmalleyAuthor ofGuarding  Your Child's Heart--If taken to heart and put into practice,  the principles and ideas in this book can help adolescents successfully transition  into the kind of Christian adults that glorify the Lord and make parents, grandparents,  and pastors happy. They will also help moms and dads become better Christian parents.  I recommend it heartily.  Every church ought to adopt and support this kind  of ministry.Warren W. Wierssbe, author, a former pastor of Moody Church--Jim  McBride is a perfect tag-team partner for any parent.  I have grown weary of  a lot of the psycho-babble that passes for battle-tested advice.  Personally,  I want to know that the author is a leader at home andat work, I want to know that  he's a success at home and at work and I want to know the spiritual and emotional  character of the author's children.  I have known Jim McBride for 20 years,  I've traveled with him and his family around the world and I know his children quite  well.  This mountain of a man stands the tallest when he's on his knees playing  with and praying for his children.  This book is a must for every parent and  grandparent.  No more smack down, just time-tested Biblical inspiration."Dr.  Jay StrackPresident & Founderwww.studentleadership.net--"In  a culture where many fathers are abandoning their responsibilities, our children  desperately need to understand the significance of their passage into adulthood.   Jim McBride's book presents parents with a unique opportunity to intentionally call  out their sons and daughters to mature manhood and womanhood.  The ceremony  that he created is a labor of love and had a powerful impact on his own children. Rite of Passageis based on solid biblical principles, and I know Jim's  walk matches his talk, therefore I believe there is a blessing in store for those  who read this book and follow his example." ~Frank Harrison, Chairman  & CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated - Charlotte, NC