Christian faith for fathers. Leading by example, prayer life, raising godly kids, walking the walk at home.
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This is hard to admit but I've been going through a rough faith season and my kids keep asking why I seem different during family Bible time. I want to lead them spiritually but I
We've started a tradition where once a month we pick a neighbor or family member to help. Last month my boys and I raked leaves for an elderly lady from church. This month we're pl
My 10 year old asked me why God lets bad things happen to good people and I honestly froze. I gave him some basic answer about free will but I could tell he wasn't satisfied. These
Been raking leaves in the yard with my boys this weekend and realized this is actually prime time for conversations. No phones, no distractions, just working together and talking.
Real talk - I tell my kids about Jesus and living right, but then I lose my temper over something stupid or I'm scrolling my phone instead of being present with them. How can I exp
Guys I'm struggling here. I work in sales and the pressure to do whatever it takes to hit targets is intense. My coworkers are cutting corners and being dishonest with clients and
So my son told me he didn't eat the cookies that were clearly all over his face and hands. I know kids test boundaries but I want to make sure I'm modeling honesty and teaching him
My 14 and 16 year old are just going through the motions at church and youth group. They'd rather be on their phones. I want them to have a real relationship with God, not just do
I've been really impatient with the boys this week, yelling over small stuff and not showing them the love and grace that Jesus showed us. I feel like I'm failing as a dad and a Ch
I lost my patience with my boys yesterday over spilled milk and raised my voice way more than I should have. I could see them shut down and pull away. After they went to bed I pray
We're at dinner and my son asks out of nowhere 'If God is good why do bad things happen to good people?' I sat there for a minute because this kid just asked something theologians
We started having our kids pick out toys they don't play with anymore to donate to the less fortunate kids at church. At first they were resistant but my daughter actually got exci
My 10 and 12 year old are starting to understand money and asking for stuff constantly. I want to teach them that money is a blessing from God and we're supposed to be good steward
Had a rough moment this week where my kids saw me lose my temper with a customer service rep on the phone. I was yelling, being disrespectful, the whole thing. Later that day my 6y
Been praying a lot lately for my oldest as he's getting ready for high school and I want to make sure he stays strong in his faith. I pray that God guides his friendships, keeps hi
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
Started having bedtime prayers where each of us says something we're thankful for and something we're worried about. It's been maybe two weeks. Last night my 6yo prayed for his fri
Got angry at a driver in traffic and said something I wasn't proud of. My 9yo called me out immediately, reminded me that I'm always telling him to be patient and kind. Didn't feel
My kids are asking why they have to go to church every Sunday when their friends stay home and play. I want to teach them about faith but I'm struggling to make it relevant to them
Not going to get into all the details but things have been really hard with my wife this year. Some days I wonder if we're going to make it. But I keep thinking about the vows I ma