Dads of Courage

Kay and I saw the movie 'Courageous' last night.  It is a must see for EVERY Dad no matter what age.  I am encouraged, inspired and challenged to step up my ability to be a Dad to a whole new level after watching the movie. 

It easy being a Father, its a different story being a Dad.  Any wimp can become a Father.  We need to only look around our society at all of the homes without a man in the house to see how easy it is to wimp out at being a Dad.

Stand up for what is right, men.  Ignore and walk against this stupid society that promotes selfishness and be a man!  Give ALL of yourself to your wife and you children and don't ever, ever, ever stop! 

Stand up and be a man!  Be the ROCK that holds your family together against ANY storm that attempts to break your family apart!

Being the Dad that God Expects

I found myself yesterday sitting on the floor speaking with my 21 year old daughter. She has been searching for direction to go in a career after finishing college and she just keeps hitting dead ends.

Something told me that this was the most important use of my time. It was time to drop everything and just listen.

You know, being a Dad... I feel that I need to have all the answers. I need to be able to 'fix' things but sometimes, I just need to sit and listen. I didn't have any answers for her and only marginal guidance. I did have a heart for her though and I do know who does have the answers... Jesus.

I sat and I listened. Yesterday was a good day...