I’ll never forget sitting on my wife’s hospital bed as I held our firstborn in my arms shortly after she introduced herself to the world. The room was emptied of …
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Truth in a “Truthless” World
2,000 years ago, a man famously asked another, “What is truth?” The man asking the question was Pilate, who asked it of Jesus at His trial (John 18:38). Jesus had …
5 Crucial Ways You Can Be an Intentional Father
Most fathers want to be a good dad. You want to build a strong relationship with each of your children. You want your kids to grow up loving Jesus, leading well, living with integrity, and pursuing the passions and gifts the Lord has given them.
How To Really Nail It as a Dad This Christmas
When I think about Christmas as a kid back in the 80s, I have a very specific and vivid memory of the year my brother and I got the original …
When Porn Becomes Sex Education
“Sex is dirty, gross, and shameful—save it for someone special.” That was one person’s response when asked to summarize the Christian sex education they received growing up. Others I interviewed …
What Happens When We Honor Our Fathers
A few years back, my wife and I were out for lunch with some friends. We were having a great time together, catching up on our lives, laughing a bit, …
Good Dads are Good Coaches
The drive from the game to the pizza shop was quiet. Liam, my 13-year-old son, and his rep basketball team had just won their second game in a row, but …
5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids the Bible
I hear from other dads all the time: “What are you doing to teach your kids the Bible?” Men know they are “supposed” to be sharing Scripture with their kids. …
Men, Do You Know Who You Are?
We often don’t realize our identity is rooted in something until it is pulled away from us. For example: What happens when an athlete is sidelined by injury? How does …
Learning to Be a Good Dad
As we begin, two things need to be said: First, perhaps like many dads, I feel woefully underqualified to write an article on this topic. This article’s original theme was …