I was a youth minister for more than twenty years. And, for the last couple years of that time, my oldest daughter was a part of my ministry. It was kind of fun, having one of my own kids take part in my ministry, as a participant. But almost a year ago, I stepped out ...
One of the things I hear parents tell me all the time is that they want to raise their kids with strong morals. They want their children to be morally straight and to do the right thing. Morality is good, but not in and of itself. Here’s why I say that. All to often, we ...
Perhaps the most simple reminder that we need as dads is to count our blessings. Dads, we need to be thankful every day for the gift of our children. Even on the most chaotic days, find reasons to be thankful for your kids. The Creator of the Universe has specifically chosen your kids to be ...
Why do we as dads fail so often in taking the leadership role in the home when it comes to our faith? Why do so many dads take an apathetic stance, allowing their wives to step out and lead in this area? This is one of the most important areas we need to address in ...
Probably the most neglected aspect of parenting, of being the best dad you can be, is prayer. But prayer is also the most important of our dadhood duties. We spend a ton of time doing other things with and for our kids, but we seem to forget this crucial element. We teach. We lecture. We ...
Jesus gave us some incredible instruction when he told us not to worry. Take a look at what he said in Matthew 6:25-34: “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what ...