Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 31 years ago at the age… Read More ›
Fathers
A Prayer for Your Children
Consider the impact of calling upon the real power of all things to be directed upon your precious little ones. This just might change how you pray going forward. ◊ In last week’s post, A Prayer for Your Family, a… Read More ›
For Daughters Only
While fathers have a crucial role in the upbringing of their sons, they have a particularly significant role and impact in the healthy development of their daughters. ◊ I’ve noted in the past that “as the father goes, so goes… Read More ›
The Male Maturity Model in Action
Does a clear blueprint for male development exist in the Bible? Not specifically. But this simple 5-stage male maturity model plays out all around us in good families. ♦ It used to be pretty clear how men were to be… Read More ›
Key Essentials for Daughters
While pivotal in the upbringing of their own sons, fathers have an equally significant role and impact in the healthy development of their daughters. ♦ In a previous post, Key Essentials for Sons (4/30/21), the importance of parents and particularly… Read More ›
Key Essentials for Sons
There is no doubt of a father’s role in the wise emotional and spiritual upbringing of their children. There are some universal essentials particularly for all of us sons. ◊ I moderated a Connect Silicon Valley Engage interview this week… Read More ›
A Male Growth Model
What’s the ideal model for male growth and development? Here’s a simple 5-stage model that sets a standard for all men, overlaid with a Biblical twist. ♦ I was reminded this week of the Male Growth Model which I lay… Read More ›
A Good Fathering Prayer
It’s unfortunate that the subject of good and poor fathering is not taught or even discussed much in schools. Who would set the standard? Fortunately, the Bible provides very clear guidance, if not a checklist, for good fathering. ◊ As another… Read More ›
Thanks, Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all dads who mean well and do the best they know how. May God be patient with us all, just like He was with my father. ◊ My father died 24 years ago at the age… Read More ›
A Man and His Son
What are keys to raising respectful, wise and disciplined children in today’s distracting modern culture? It’s not a big secret. ♦ I heard a story recently of a local high-tech executive who, as a busy father, was frustrated with the snarky,… Read More ›
As the Father Goes…
A father’s impact is significant on any child and family. He may be present or absent, positive or negative, God-fearing or not. Either way, his impact is profound. ♦ We all have a father. He may be known to us and… Read More ›
Great Fathers and Grandfathers
Who doesn’t want to be a great father? Or if you’re fortunate to be a grandfather, who doesn’t want to do that well? Here’s what the best ones do. It’s not necessarily what you might think. ♦ Most of us men… Read More ›