My Children
| Blessing Your Children Are you waiting for breakfast in bed and new socks? There can be a lot more to Father's Day than that! It’s an unparalleled opportunity to use your most powerful weapon – the “Father’s Blessing”! Read more |
| Grandfathers: An Untapped Resource Eduardo has twelve grandchildren. Ask anyone about this man and they will tell you that his most remarkable characteristic is his "heart of gold." There's nothing he wouldn't do for his kids, his grandkids, or you. James turned sixty-five last Fall and retired from the phone company. His most remarkable physical feature is his shimmering silver hair. Solomon said, "A gray head is a crown of glory." You would think it, looking at James. Read more |
| What a difference Daddy makes - Dr Kevin Leman The Indelible Imprint a Dad leaves on His Daughter's Life.
Men, we need to understand the vital role of fatherhood for our children's future. Kevin Leman makes some excellent points for fathers. If you are married, you also need to understand how your father-in- law is impacting your marriage. Read more |
| Dad is Vital for a Child's Faith! When Mum and Dad both attend regularly, 72% of their children remain faithful later in life. When only Dad attends, 55% remain faithful. When only Mum attends, 15% remain faithful. When neither parent attends 6% remain faithful. Read more |
| Father's Day | |
| 1 | When your children wish you "Happy Father's Day", be prepared to tell them how proud you are to be their dad. |
| 2 | Involve your father or father figure in your children's lives. Being a grandfather is a joyful thing! |
| 3 | Even if you don't do something elaborate for your dad (or another father figure), make sure you find some way to express your positive feelings toward him. |
| 4 | If you feel mostly bitterness and pain regarding your father, let this Father's Day be an opportunity to look beyond his example, let go of blaming, and let the past be the past. Move forward with your family and commit yourself to be the best father you can be. Read more |
| A Christian Bar Mitzvah - Marking Transition to Adulthood Every culture has always marked boys' (and usually girls') transition to adulthood. Their training progresses and is marked by ceremony. Why is there nothing left in our Western culture? Even the 21st party is largely irrelevant as no special meaning is associated with that age anymore. Read more |
| Missing from the Picture When her dad looked at the picture he said, "What's this picture of?" His daughter replied, "That's us and our house. The teacher asked me to draw a picture of our family". He looked at the picture more carefully and saw that everyone was there - except him. "Sweetheart", he asked, "Am I in the picture?" "No", she replied. "Why not?" he asked. "Because this is a picture of us at home, and you're never here." Read more |
| Action Points for Committed Fathers: | |
| 1. | Do you tend to be a problem-fixer or a relationship-builder? |
| 2. | Ask your children for examples of how you care for them. |
| 3. | Make contact with another father or family who is going through tough times and do something to provide encouragement. |
| 4. | Made any plans for the holidays? Read more |