Teaching my son to be a man of his word
Been really trying to model integrity with my kids lately. Whenever I tell them I'll do something, I make sure I do it even when it's inconvenient. Caught my 8yo keeping a promise
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Christian faith for fathers. Leading by example, prayer life, raising godly kids, walking the walk at home.
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Been really trying to model integrity with my kids lately. Whenever I tell them I'll do something, I make sure I do it even when it's inconvenient. Caught my 8yo keeping a promise
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