The male is in crisis. Traditional roles once gave men stability and continuity from generation to generation. Today, the world is sending out conflicting signals about what it means to be a man. Many men are questioning who they are and what roles they fulfill in life--as a male, a husband, and a father--leaving them frustrated and causing them to live far below their potential. Best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe examines cultural attitudes toward men and addresses critical issues such as:

• How can men gain their footing in the ever-shifting environment of cultural expectations?
• What does it mean to be male?
• What definition of masculinity should men adopt?
• What roles should men fulfill--in the workplace and in the home?
• What do gender roles have to do with the male's purpose?
• What are the differences between males and females?
• How are men and women meant to relate to one another?
• How can a man build a better life for himself, his family, and the world?

Progression is advantageous; therefore I dare not suggest we return to everything we used to do Back in the Day . I do however remember the days when our communities included everyone from our family members, neighbors, preachers, teachers, policemen, politicians, and even the owners and employees of the local corner stores. You see back then, everyone took a vested interest in the community to ensure the neighborhood was safe and the children grew up to make something of themselves. Their philosophy was each new generation was to become better than the last. Times have drastically changed however whereby our communities are now in a serious state of crisis which has created a crippling effect, and led to the diminishment of spiritual and moral values. Because of the crisis we now face, it seems logical, and also vital, that we take a moment to reflect, and perhaps even chuckle, on the things we used to do Back in the Day that actually worked to help build stronger homes, neighborhoods, schools, and churches.