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The Song That Haunts My Fatherhood
As a kid, I identified with the boy in the song who wanted more of his Dad’s attention. 30 years later, I was the dad leaving my son wanting more.
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What I Wish Drew Brees Had Whispered to His...
I want more for Drew Brees and his sons than just what they can earn. And Jesus offers more.
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What Is Your Family’s ‘Brand’?
An important part of parenting is determining who you are, what things you stand for, and how you’ll pass those values on to your children.
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25 Ways To Spiritually Lead Your Family
Ideas for men who want to leave a spiritual legacy.
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You Will Always Be Your Daughter’s Fir...
As a father, you need to love her not only when she is your sweet, affectionate girl, but also when she’s a real pain in the neck.
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8 Creative Ways for Dads to Spend Time With...
Quality time speaks love to a young child.
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Giving Your Daughter Away
Part of raising daughters is knowing that, at some point, you probably will turn your responsibilities over to another man.
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5 Generations of Fathering
My ancestors have kept His commandments and have passed them on to the next generation. Now it’s my turn.
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Leaving a Legacy to My Children
My ancestors left me a godly heritage, and my passion is to pass that on to my own kids.
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Taking Dad to the Super Bowl
Three players from this week’s game, and the fathers who influenced them.
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Controlling Your Anger
A potentially dangerous accident with my son taught me a lesson in temper management.
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How to Really Know Your Daughter
It was a real revelation to me that I could pursue a relationship with my daughters by dating them.
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3 Gifts Every Dad Should Give His Kids
A father's positive presence and parental participation are huge factors in raising children who love the Lord.
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6 Lessons From My First 8 Months as a Dad
I felt under-prepared for my new role as a father, but I’m learning quickly
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My First Daddy-Daughter Date
The idea of taking my 4-year-old daughter on a date had never crossed my mind. It didn't occur to me that I should treat her any different from her brothers.
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Q&A: Do I Have to Give Up Golf?
For too many years, husbands have abused their God-given role by eliminating the concept of servanthood from leadership.
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Are You an Approachable Dad?
Two qualities you must develop if you want your children to turn to you.
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Introduction to Fatherhood
I've been told that the most emotionally stressful event in a man's life is the birth of his first child.
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Love and Leadership for the All Pro Dad
Great organizations and great families are fueled by loving leaders.
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How I Got Serious About Laughter
My second daughter reminded me that laughter should be an important ingredient in our family.
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The Choices Fathers Make
Good parenting is often the difference in choosing between self-sacrifice and self.
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Where Did the Time Go
Don’t waste the time you have with your children.
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Dads Daughters and Dating
Part of our responsibility as parents is to help our daughter navigate appropriate relationships, especially dating relationships.
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Where Are the Fathers
We face an unprecedented crisis in America today—the physical and emotional absence of fathers.
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Balancing Work and Family
Somewhere between the deadlines and the to-do list, I'd forgotten the most important ministry God had entrusted to me: my family.
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Becoming a Real Father
Are you making memories with your children? Those moments may be the best times of their lives.
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‘You Are Not My Coach’
Sometimes we learn great things about life from our kids. In this case, I learned the hard way about not exasperating my son.
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Dad University
A quick course on being a godly father.
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Did You Do Something of Value Today?
Just one day can make the difference in a life wasted and one that leaves a legacy that will outlive us all.
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Real Men Are Warriors Who Protect
As a husband and father, you are the warrior who has been charged with the duty of pushing back against the evil that seeks to prey on your wife, daughters, and sons. If you don’t step up, who will?
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Stepping Up as a Dad
I realized I needed to be intentional in raising my children. Fortunately, I had a good model: my own father, Hook Rainey.
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