My second daughter is twelve. And she has a personality that is very confident and bold. She is nothing like what I was at that age. I preferred to be at the back of the crowd, on the fringes, and out of the center of attention. My daughter loves being in the spotlight. And she ...
One of my goals here on DeliberateDads is to point out resources that can help us as dads to become the best dads that we can be. One such resource is FamilyMan Ministries, with Todd Wilson. I’ve plugged Todd’s ministry before, but I want to share it again. Last week, we were blessed at our ...
Accountability. It’s a tough thing, isn’t it? But so necessary, especially for us as dads. One of the biggest struggles men face is purity. From relationships to advertising to what we see online, we are bombarded by the temptation to slip in this area. We must be accountable. And a part of that accountability needs ...
Do you want to know what is one of the biggest struggles we face as dads? I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but I see one of the biggest struggles being our willingness to be the example to our kids. Let me give you an example. We have a pretty large family. ...
Dads, often you and I think we have a difficult, thankless job as a dad. It can be tough, being a dad. Our kids hate our discipline, and we feel torn between working to provide a living, and being present enough to be a great dad. But our job is easy, compared to the job ...
Have you ever wondered why we continue to do this thing called dadhood? I know I do sometimes. If you don’t already know, I have six kids of my own, and another one on the way. Ages range from 15 to a year and a half. And with a house full like that, it gets ...