Son asked me about other religions at school
My 9 year old came home asking why some of his friends celebrate different holidays and believe different things about God. I want to be respectful of other people but also help hi
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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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My 9 year old came home asking why some of his friends celebrate different holidays and believe different things about God. I want to be respectful of other people but also help hi
Guys I need real talk. I'm trying to be the spiritual leader my family needs but some days I come home so burnt out from work that I snap at the kids over nothing. My wife mentione
This is gonna sound small but I need to share it. A few weeks ago I committed to praying with my youngest before he goes to sleep. Just simple stuff, thanking God for the day, aski
I grew up in a house where church was obligation. We went every Sunday, I got confirmed, all the boxes were checked. But faith never stuck with me until I had kids and realized I d
My 14 year old got caught lying to us about where he was last weekend. Initial reaction was pure anger but my wife and I took a step back and prayed about it. We sat down with him
Been thinking a lot lately about whether I'm actually walking the walk or just talking it. My kids see me lose my temper at work stuff, they hear me complain about my boss, and the
Not sure how much to share but my marriage is going through a really rough patch. Wife and I barely talk anymore and when we do it's just logistics about the kids. We used to pray
Just started doing a nightly prayer time with my wife and two kids after dinner. Nothing fancy, just going around the table and each person shares something they're grateful for an
Feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle every single day. Turn on the TV, check the phone, go to school and my kids are getting bombarded with stuff that goes against everything we
My oldest called me out last week for holding a grudge against my brother over something stupid from years ago. He asked why I keep telling him to forgive people if I won't do it.
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Trying to raise my kids with a heart for service. We started having them give 10 percent of their allowance to church and we do volunteer work as a family once a month. My oldest a
Had a deep conversation with my 12 year old last night about suffering and why God allows it. He lost his friend's dad to cancer last month and he's trying to make sense of it. I g
Trying to start a nightly family devotional and it's been rough. My boys won't sit still, my wife is on her phone half the time, and I end up getting frustrated. I know it's import
Started praying with my boys at bedtime about 6 months ago and it's been one of the best decisions I've made as a father. At first it felt awkward and forced but now they actually
I want my kids to grow up loving Jesus but how can I teach them that when I'm cursing at other drivers and not praying before meals? I feel like a hypocrite most days. My 7 year ol
How do you balance protecting your kids from the world while also not making them judgmental or weird? My wife and I are trying to raise them with strong Christian values but they'
Been working 60+ hour weeks and I'm exhausted. My kids ask me to play and I'm just snapping at them instead of being patient. I know Jesus would have patience with them but man, I'
So I've been waking up 15 minutes early to pray with my son before school. Nothing fancy, just thanking God and asking for help with the day. Yesterday he told his mom that praying