He was spending a few weeks with his uncle, a father-figure in his life. During the visit an opportunity was presented to join his uncle’s Scout troop for a 10-day backpacking trip on Isle Royale National Park. It was the first time the young city-boy had spent any time in the wilderness. It was also a first to have so much one-on-one time with his uncle. They talked about everything from the moose and wolves of Isle Royale to what it meant to be a man, husband and father. The impact he had ...read on

The command is to: Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. – Exodus 20:12. This is the commandment with a promise. It bridges the first commandments to the last; it bridges the spiritual relationship with God to the physical relationships with others; and it bridges faith from one generation to the next.
I encourage you to accept a 3-point challenge to Honor Your Father:

• First ...read on

My favorite month of the year is here - Father's Day month! So, in the spirit of Father's Day month, I have asked my bride, Linda to share five more ways wives can encourage husbands on the journey of becoming faithful fathers.

• Schedules were referenced earlier – making sure dad and mom are operating off the same calendar. Another way to encourage your husband is to help him identify and schedule one-on-one time with each child routinely. It might be a dad-daughter date, a weekend retreat or extended summer hiking trip. This takes ...read on