Is it about quality time or the quantity of time I spend with my kids? The answer is, “Yes!” The key is to realize that the kids determine the quality of the time. Dads can only invest in the quantity. It does take intentionality and commitment to invest well in the father-daughter relationship.
He was adamant, “I am going to be a better dad than my old man was for me!” His dad had not been very supportive of his interests growing up and never made any of his football or baseball games through high school.
As life caught up with him, the young man had a newfound ...read on
A new dad is blown away by the miracle God performs when He brings a baby into this world. It is a life-changing moment after months of anticipation with his bride to be at her side as their baby is born. The awe and wonder of this work of God falls back to earth shortly after returning home with a newborn 100% dependent on mom and dad.
It is a new chapter of life, a new leg of the race. Dads start out ...read on
The speaker at a recent men’s breakfast said that when he got married, he meant the words, “I do,” more than anything he had ever said. He was committed to the marriage and thought that commitment would convey his love for his bride. But looking back, he did not have a clue how to love.
Men can do commitment but learning to love is ...read on
The way we hug as husband and wife, the way we smile or scowl, the tone of voice and content of our speech and even the way we move are all statements on what really matters to those around us.
Young couples are often hard at work to establish themselves in a job or career while trying to navigate life in their relatively new marriage. As children enter the picture, ...read on
Best wishes to you in this new year. May the light of our Lord continue to shine brightly in your marriage and family. As you make resolutions for the new year, spend time reflecting on the high points of the past year, what I call “glimpses of God’s glory.” Then, discuss as a family what you would like to do to help make 2026 the best year yet.
At Faithful Fathering, the high points are usually tied to ...read on
Merry CHRISTmas from my family to yours. As we celebrate the greatest Gift of all-time, I praise the Lord for the gift of you and your partnership in the ministry of Faithful Fathering. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may His light shine brightly in your home throughout the new year. God bless & Godspeed.
In scripture, "shalom" is most often translated to peace. Per Webster’s dictionary, peace is defined as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility.” I guess you could have ear buds in, or noise-cancelling headphones on and be oblivious to the world around you. The experience would be undisturbed and tranquil, even peaceful, for at least a little while.
In this final week of Advent, the candle lit reflects ...read on
Joy to the World may be easy to sing but joy in this world can be elusive? What does it even mean to be joyful? One example is King David’s celebration when the ark of God was brought to the City of David as depicted in 2Samuel 6:14, “Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might.” King David put all the busy-ness of being king in its proper perspective, and reflected the real genuine joy of getting the ark of God back to its rightful place.
Should not the birth of Christ spark such ...read on
This is a BUSY time of year. There are the year-end deadlines and reports to wrap up. And there is the holiday busy-ness – office parties, cards to get out, tree and house decorating, travel plans and gatherings with relatives. Are the kids catching a busy faith or a faith in Christ through this season?
In this second week of Advent, the candle lit represents the FAITH Christians have in ...read on
Is it about quality time or the quantity of time I spend with my kids? The answer is, “Yes!” The key is to realize that the kids determine the quality of the time. Dads can only invest in the quantity. It does take intentionality and commitment to invest well in the father-daughter relationship.
He was adamant, “I am going to be a better dad than my old man was for me!” His dad had not been very supportive of his interests growing up and never made any of his football or baseball games through high school.
A new dad is blown away by the miracle God performs when He brings a baby into this world. It is a life-changing moment after months of anticipation with his bride to be at her side as their baby is born. The awe and wonder of this work of God falls back to earth shortly after returning home with a newborn 100% dependent on mom and dad.
The speaker at a recent men’s breakfast said that when he got married, he meant the words, “I do,” more than anything he had ever said. He was committed to the marriage and thought that commitment would convey his love for his bride. But looking back, he did not have a clue how to love.
The way we hug as husband and wife, the way we smile or scowl, the tone of voice and content of our speech and even the way we move are all statements on what really matters to those around us.
In scripture, "shalom" is most often translated to peace. Per Webster’s dictionary, peace is defined as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility.” I guess you could have ear buds in, or noise-cancelling headphones on and be oblivious to the world around you. The experience would be undisturbed and tranquil, even peaceful, for at least a little while.
Joy to the World may be easy to sing but joy in this world can be elusive? What does it even mean to be joyful? One example is King David’s celebration when the ark of God was brought to the City of David as depicted in 2Samuel 6:14, “Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might.” King David put all the busy-ness of being king in its proper perspective, and reflected the real genuine joy of getting the ark of God back to its rightful place.
This is a BUSY time of year. There are the year-end deadlines and reports to wrap up. And there is the holiday busy-ness – office parties, cards to get out, tree and house decorating, travel plans and gatherings with relatives. Are the kids catching a busy faith or a faith in Christ through this season?
