Christian faith for fathers. Leading by example, prayer life, raising godly kids, walking the walk at home.
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Asking for prayers for my 13 year old. She came to us last night really upset about friend group stuff and some girls being mean about clothes and bodies and all that. We had a goo
Started something new with my family. Every Sunday we talk about one person or organization we can bless that week instead of just talking about what we want. Took our kids to volu
Man, I've been really convicted lately about how my boys watch everything I do. Last week my oldest asked why I was getting mad at other drivers and then we were heading to church.
So my son totally called me out yesterday. I take the family to church every Sunday but I've been pretty apathetic about my own faith for years. Wife and I got into it because she
She's a talented athlete and the soccer tournament is a big one. But it conflicts with youth group which has become really important to her faith. My wife thinks we should let her
Been trying to start a nightly prayer routine with the kids before bed but I keep forgetting or getting too tired. My wife mentioned that they're not learning what prayer really me
His mom told me at church that my boy stood up to some kids picking on a younger kid at lunch. I didn't even ask him to do it. That's all Jesus. We're raising him to be like Christ
My kids are asking harder questions about why bad things happen and why people act the way they do. I want them to understand that we live in a broken world but that Jesus is our h
Started this routine about 6 months ago. Nothing fancy, just a few minutes before they head out. We talk about what they're worried about, what they're grateful for, and we pray to
My wife and I decided to have our kids volunteer with us at the food bank twice a month. They were initially reluctant but now they talk about it all the time. Seeing them understa
Guys I'm being real here. I want to raise my kids in faith but I feel like a hypocrite half the time. I'm preaching about honesty and patience but I lose my cool over spilled milk
My 15 year old is really pushing back on youth group and church. Says it feels fake and he'd rather sleep in on Sunday. Part of me gets it because I remember being that age, but I
Just wanted to share something that's been working great for us. Started doing family game nights on Friday where we play board games and then before bed we each share one thing we
We started doing 10 minutes of Bible reading together right after dinner with the kids and wife. At first everyone was resistant but we've been doing it for 3 weeks now and it's be
Been trying really hard to be the spiritual leader in my home like my pastor talks about. But honestly I fail at it constantly. I lose patience with my kids, I watch stuff I should
Started this thing where I pray for each of my kids individually every morning before work. Takes me like 15 minutes. I pray for their safety, their hearts, their friendships, what
My 8 year old wouldn't apologize to his sister and I blew up. Literally told him off in front of everyone about how he needs to be like Jesus and forgive and show love. Soon as the
We were driving home from his baseball game and he asked me why God lets people get sick and die if He loves them. Caught me completely off guard. I gave him some answer about free
Been a Christian for years but honestly my kids probably learn more from watching how I treat people than anything I say about faith. Had a moment this week where I was really impa
I want to be the dad who leads family devotions and prays with my kids before bed but honestly I'm falling short. Some nights I just forget or I'm too tired and I let screens go to