The Roar Within

And a cordial short conversation with the Author, Brent Henderson

Somehow, someway, my Father put a book in front of me via the web. I can’t remember where or how it came into my purview. The cover intrigued me as the symbolism of the Lion has been influential in my life for many, many years. Back when “Geo Cities” was a thing, I had an address there and started using “Courageous Lion” as my pen name. I realized that somewhere in my life, I do believe it was as far back as Junior High school that I had left my life as a cowardly lion behind. When I gained enough confidence in myself and abilities to take on the bullies, I was no longer a coward. The movie “The Wizard Of Oz” had some influence on my thinking. My family crest, which is a rampant Lion on a shield was also one of those things that influenced who I am. Jus Meum Tuebor is my family motto and translated means pretty much I Will Stand For My Rights. Anyone who knows me, knows that motto describes a good part of who I am.

Well, this book, The Roar Within, as far as I am concerned after reading it, is a book that every man, especially young men, should get a copy of and read. If you are a Christian man, you especially need to read it. I’m not much into reading books with actual paper pages, and even though I have an extensive library of them. I find myself buying books and piling them up to read but never getting to them. This one I did. I guess the cover with that picture of the head of the lion was why I started it. Plus some of the statements made about the Author, Brent Henderson. Seems like from what I can read he’s a man’s man. The kind of guy a kid would probably like to grow up and be like. A good example. A real living man who exudes the spirit of the Lion of Judah. One other thing that impressed me about Brent, is that he has been allowed by our Father to become “somebody”. And most “somebodies” don’t communicate with us ordinary people and he did. He did in such a way that I felt I was being addressed as an equal, not someone who was less of an equal.

Yeah, I know, I’ve gotten off track. Big surprise. But don’t worry, if you hang in there with me, you’ll get to the book review.

Brent has a Facebook page and one of the first things I noted was when I asked to be a friend, he almost IMMEDIATELY friended me. I’ve lost track of people who most would call “celebrities” that I’ve sent friend requests to, even Pastors and never was I accepted. Brent didn’t wait. It was as if he watches and the second someone asks he hits the accepted button.

So here is what I asked him… I have a question...I was attending a fellowship and had a very interesting incident take place. I had been Emailing the man in charge and I was being very cordial, very friendly and was trying to gain his interest so that he would allow me to participate in the music ministry there. The end result was a nasty Email back from him making all kinds of accusations and claiming that the messages I had sent were full of vitriol and other things that were not just there. I am the kind of guy who doesn't take to kindly to bullies and that is exactly what I felt he was doing. I also felt that he would have treated anyone else the same way. My response was to post about the incident on my page and then about a day later, I decided you know what? Heck with it and I removed my response to his attack. Should I have kept it up showing the world what kind of man was running their "church", that is those who attend? The more I was there and read about cult attributes and watched videos on Youtube, the more I came to the conclusion, especially after that attack, that "his" fellowship is a cult. Are you finding out that many others are the same way? How can a person with talent get involved without taking months of effort? This is me... Since I Met Him - I Can See

This was his response:

I have learned through the years not to try and keep others side of the street clean, but to focus on my own. God will take care of it in His time. One brings anger, the other peace. I'm sorry that happened. ~Brent

To which I responded: I loved how that message kept coming up in different ways in The Roar Within. BTW...I purchased three more hardbound copies for three of my sons to read. The fourth son has cancelled me and his mother for three years now and I can't communicate at all with him so I figured I'd hold off on the fourth copy. I don't read too many books but yours drew me in like a good spy novel The story about the bear that tore up the blind was amazing. And what a monster he was!

From Brent, the book has a small B&W picture of this. He gave me this:

The story behind the death of the behemoth is within the pages of The Roar Within. It was a story that will stick with me to my dying days. The story of how we need to connect with that voice that is the Holy Spirit in our lives. I know I’ve heard it many times, but I sure do wish either I’d pay more attention and pick Him out of the chatter that is continually battering my thoughts and follow Him more. And by the way…I took down the post I had made about my incident at the fellowship I was attending. Because Brent is right. That man needs a visit from the Holy Spirit, not my whining.

Brent has figured it out and within the pages of The Roar Within, he will help so that you will too. At the end of the 5x7 277 page paper back version, you will close the book with quite a different outlook on a lot of what is going on in your life. I told my wife I’d like her to read it so that she can understand me better. After all, women have a different outlook than men do. They are the nurturers and the men are SUPPOSED to be the protectors. So many aren’t. Even in state where concealed carry is allowed without a permit, and open carry is considered OK, you find that most men don’t bother. Not me…I’m a guardian and wherever I go, those around me and myself are being protected by my training and abilities if ever need be. Typically a Glock 30 .45 ACP will be in front of me in a cross draw holster. Usually you can only see the grip hanging out below my shirt. And I’m in total control of it at all times where putting it behind you or in a holster on your side leaves you susceptible of being disarmed by the wrong person.

Anyhow, getting back to The Roar Within. Each chapter ends with a question. There are 22 chapters with 22 questions. Each chapter starts with a short statement. The introduction says “Oh the power revealed the first time the lion cub roared and understood who he really was.”

If YOU have the spirit of Jesus Christ within you, YOU have “The Roar Within” that needs to be understood because He IS and WAS and WILL Be The LION of Judah and your ROAR will become the very roar of the one who shed His life for YOU. You too will become a Courageous Lion. My courage arises from the very thought of who He is and what He represents. We are the peacemakers. That is who we are supposed to be. And that might mean fighting a bully.

Getting on with the review, just the title list would garner your interest… I’m going to list a few below. This is what is written on the back of the book:

Chapter 1, The Big Question ends with this question… “What is that one thing that you just can’t NOT do-the one thing makes makes you feel truly alive?”

Chapter 2, Introducing the Big Five Man-Killers is a short one that lists the five man killers.

1. Lack of purpose

2. Lack of respect

3. Anger

4. Lust

5. Shame

These five ARE the man killers. #4 killed my God given talent for over 15 years. Just recently while screaming out to Him was I able to overcome the pit that the adversary had driven me into. My testimony is available to anyone who wants to read it by asking.

Chapter 5, When Brave Men Stand ends with this BIG question… “What are some fears you would be willing to conquer if you could really understand (or truly grasp) who you are in Christ?”

Chatper 7, is devoted to The Big Five Man-Killers #2 Disrespect. It ends with this Big question…What lies are you believing that keep you bound to needing others’ respect in order to feel good enough?

I’m reminded of this quote that reflects who I’ve been since Junior High.

Brent will help you with the aid of his reason, logic and common sense to see your way to becoming one who is unafraid of the crowd.

I’m not sure what more I can say. It’s a book well worth the cost, I actually went and found and purchased three hardbound copies to give to three of my four sons. The fourth son has cancelled me and doesn’t accept any communication from me for three years now. It’s heart breaking to a father who has done so much for him to be treated that way. But I figure it’s in His hands to get him to wake up, I sure can’t do it.

Anyhow as I end this missive I want to say to all of you followers and subscribers, thank you for the support you give me by being blessed by what I send your way for when you are blessed the blessing comes back to me. Be sure to listen to the song that can be heard at this link, “Since I Met Him”.

Here is where you can go to obtain a copy of “The Roar Within”. I can’t seem to find anywhere besides Amazon to get a copy. He also has another book called “Into The Wilds” which I recently purchased and am in the middle of reading even as I type this. It is also filled with amazing stories. The one about Brent and his friend playing with a black Momba snake was one that I had to agree with Brent about when he captioned a picture of himself holding a live deadly black mamba in 2006 “Dumbest thing I’ve ever done. Knowing the average lifespan of a human who has been bitten by one is a whole half hour or less, I’d have to agree. Boy, Brent, that was dumb! Our Father surely was keeping you under His wings when you were doing that!

Here is the ministry Brent is involved with. Men Ministry, Changed Men Change Men

This may be the page of Brent’s that I found that the Lion on the page attracted my interest. UNLEASHED MEN.

I hope that my introduction into your life of Brent will help you in your walk with the one who lived to give us life. Our savior, our deliverer, our redeemer, Jesus Christ, Elshadai, Yahshua, HALLELUYAH! May Grace Like Rain shower you and keep you watered as you continue to grow in Him.

Thank you Brent, for accepting me as a friend and for having, even at this late age in my life, taught me more about The Roar Within!

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