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Keep good company
Hey there dads! I had a thought today that made me realize that you might want to hear about. I keep good company. Huh? Well, generally I have friends that are decent people. But more specifically, I have friends who … Continue reading
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Ugh! Where is that kid's dad?
Dads, I want to hit briefly on a subject that is near and dear to my heart… Your kids’ behavior. Look, you are not their pal. You are not their friend. You are their dad, their father. Nowhere are you called to … Continue reading
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Dad, it starts and ends with you
Hey there brothers, do you ever wonder how a father can flip an imaginary switch and get his children to tell the truth? Maybe you’ve seen it in the neighborhood kids, or a friend’s kids, or maybe your own. The … Continue reading
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Animal House
OK dads, did you have a busy week, or even worse? Have you been too busy to have a little fun with your kids? Well I have a quick game you can play with them. Very little cost, and the prep … Continue reading
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Find a mentor
Good fathers model leadership to there sons and daughters. They seek opportunities to lead in their immediate area and their community. How else can your kids learn how to lead well, for the sake of legacy, if not by watching … Continue reading
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Don't get burned!
Sometimes dads just need a little creative help. Hey dads, have you had a busy week? Been gone on a trip? Your kids miss you! So take a few minutes to read this post and then go play with your … Continue reading
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King of the mountain!
I remember when many of my dad’s friends would come over, or we’d meet them at a BBQ, or other event, and I’d cherish the moments that they’d square off and attack. Many of these men didn’t have boys of … Continue reading
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15 Essentials of Fatherhood, part 4
Yesterday we looked at the actual list of 15 Essentials for Fatherhood. Now how do we make this into a creed? We take the gist of it, and simply recite its meaning. Like this… As a father, I will love … Continue reading
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15 Essentials of Fatherhood, part 3
The 15 Essentials to Fatherhood There’s no real order to these Essentials. I didn’t want to rank them, but there is some deliberateness in a few of them. Loving Balance Toughness Purity Present Diligence Availability Protection & Provision Counselor Loyalty … Continue reading
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15 Essentials of Fatherhood, part 2
Yesterday we chatted about creeds, and what they’re all about. Why are we thinking about these things? 1st Because I have a 11 year old daughter out there, and she’ll probably marry one of your sons. And I’m gonna be … Continue reading
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