Most fathers have their special stuff. For some, it’s the tools in the garage that are hung in the exact places they want them. For others, it’s sports memorabilia...
In just two months they both died. Grandpa had been ill for years… expected to not live long. Amputated legs, lost kidneys, heart ready to quit: these things don’t...
At first it seemed a strange thing to say. Saying “I love you” or “I’m proud of you” are the things a good Dad is expected to say to...
At times I felt like it was my father’s mission in life to never let me sleep past 8:00 a.m. on a weekend. Every Saturday of my life, it...
Christians these days talk a lot about what we call “The Great Commission.” The last words of Jesus Christ before he ascended into heaven amount to a job description...
I knew it would happen years before the trip came. I saved up money to buy souvenirs. I studied maps. I dreamed with Dad about what we would do...
When I was growing up, it seemed no 80’s sitcom was complete without the recurring theme of a bad report card grade. The TV kids would go to great...
I heard a prominent motivational speaker once say that he never once got an allowance. He was expected to take out the trash, clean his room, and do other...
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There are often significant times when we are children that we don’t fully understand until we are adults. We cannot process their full meaning until many years have past....
The children of well-known spiritual fathers often ride a curse into this world. High expectations, suspicion of favoritism, and the “PK” (pastor’s kid) label often drive a child to...
Being a Dad That Goofs Off | Monster Night | There’s nothing quite like wrestling with your Dad if you’re a little kid. I’ve heard some Dads say that if...