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Be Intentional Seasons of Fathering

Be Intentional

“He was a good dad but now he is an intentional dad.” This was a validating comment from a mom whose husband had been involved in a fathering initiative for a number of years at their church. It reflects the difference between ‘doing’ dad and…
Rick Wertz
October 2, 2025
Keep Talking Family

Keep Talking

When we stop talking, bad things happen. Dads and moms of teenagers know it is critical to keep the conversation going on whatever is happening in the kids’ world. The home has to be a ‘safe place’ for any questions and honest dialogue. If it…
Rick Wertz
September 18, 2025
Ambassador to Next Gen Leadership

Ambassador to Next Gen

Ambassadors are diplomats that represent their home country in a foreign nation or international organization, such as the U.N. and NATO. The role of an ambassador is to maintain diplomatic relations, promote their country’s interests and ensure the security of their citizens living in or…
Rick Wertz
August 21, 2025
TIME Well Spent FamilyLife Balance

TIME Well Spent

Imagine receiving a windfall from a great uncle that places $1440 in an account every day. The stipulation is that all the money has to be spent that day. If not, the account gets zeroed out at the end of the day and replenished with…
Rick Wertz
April 3, 2025
AAA Coverage FamilyLife Balance

AAA Coverage

Daggum, it happened again! I parked the truck, turned off the ignition and put the keys in my lap while I answered a few texts. Then I grabbed my satchel as I got out of the truck, locked the doors and headed to a meeting.…
Rick Wertz
March 27, 2025
Thankful for TIME Family

Thankful for TIME

Kids spell love T - I – M - E. That is time with you, dad. Our son and daughter-in-law just had their second child, a little girl. I dutifully handed the veteran dad his second jar of 936 marbles when they brought the newborn…
Rick Wertz
November 28, 2024
Fatherhood FamilySeasons of Fathering

Fatherhood

Were you in the room when your first child was born? For many, myself included, that became a moment of emotional and spiritual awakening to the significance of the role of a father. One moment my heart burst with pride and the next it ached…
Rick Wertz
August 22, 2024