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    Awaken Destiny: Embrace the Might God Created Within You

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    6 Biblical Traits Of A Godly Dad – Day 6

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    Words: Encouraging ones to make a man’s heart glad!

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    Let your light shine! Don’t hide it under something!

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Overcoming Angst: Fatherhood when you Put God First
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Overcoming Angst: Fatherhood when you Put God First

farmerphilbethedad9 months ago9 months ago020 mins

Fatherhood is a journey filled with both joy and challenges. As dads, we often face moments of angst, self-doubt and anxiety, wondering if we are living up to the expectations we set for ourselves and our families. This “fatherhood angst” can be overwhelming, but by turning to biblical principles, we can find guidance, strength, and…

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UNCOMMEN: Uncommen Words Of Husbands, Dads, & Leaders
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UNCOMMEN: Uncommen Words Of Husbands, Dads, & Leaders – Day 2

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago011 mins

As I start this day and reflect on the need to have someone and something trustworthy, I am so glad to have God and His Word available to me and to all of us! As I consider the power of words to build up and tear down, I considered what could this devotional have for…

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FOCUS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS - DAILY DISCIPLINES FOUND IN THE ARMOR OF GOD - A 10-DAY BIBLE PLAN BY TIM FERRARA (FOUNDER OF DISCERNING DAD)
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Focus on the Fundamentals – Day 3

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago117 mins

An attempt to pick up a suit for my son and his desire not to waste so much money on a one-time activity. A date night with my wife with a great atmosphere and Italian food. Prioritizing and making time to be the dad God needs me to be is fundamental to me being and…

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Doers of the Word: Knowledge isn’t power, Understanding is!

farmerphilbethedad1 year ago1 year ago011 mins

We can read God’s Word and know what it is says but that isn’t where the power comes from. We need to actively do and understand God’s Word, putting it into practice to become doers of the Word. By being doers of the Word because we understand, then we find power! The Importance of Understanding…

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When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me?
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How to Respond When You’re Afraid: Trusting in God’s Word as a Dad

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

Most people have heard the phrase “Fear not, just believe.” But have you also heard the words, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you”? It’s easy to tell someone not to be afraid or to just believe, but it’s much harder to actually live by those words. What if we stopped pretending…

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The Promise: How to Find Eternity in God’s Word

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

As we start today, let’s grab hold of the promise of God. Do you realize the benefits we can find in God’s Word? Have you ever considered and accepted the promises found in God’s Word? Are you living in the promises of God’s Word today knowing it is the path to eternity? Today’s Verse of…

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Father Like The Father - 7-Day Devotional
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Father Like The Father – Day 4

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago017 mins

Today we continue the devotional Father Like The Father. I appreciate God’s leading and sorting of articles so that the topics and instruction we can get around be the dads are on point and speak the truth in love. I have been blessed with my interaction with them as they gave guidance and support for my…

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Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led Decision Making
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Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led Decision Making – Day 8

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago112 mins

Let’s be the dads who shine the light of Jesus into the world around us! Let’s be the dads who get filled up with the light and energy of Jesus each morning so that we can shine when we go out into the world that day! Let’s be the dads who are filled up with…

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How to Do Everything for God’s Glory: Find True Life Meaning

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago09 mins

Are you choosing to live your life on purpose? Furthermore, are you pursuing the calling given to you? What’s more, are these helping to motivate you to do everything for God’s glory? Similarly, do you realize how it will help you find true meaning in life beyond the hustle and bustle? Equally important, God created…

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Priorities: What ranks highest? How will you spend your day off?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Today’s Labor Day or Labour Day (if you are in Canada) and many people are getting the day off work. So what are your top priorities and what will you do with your time? Will you make time for God? Are you making plans with your wife? Could there be something fun to do with…

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Do you want to know what love is? Do you know where to look?

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

Definition of love: If we first look up the definition of love in God’s Word then we find in 1 Corinthians 13 that ‘Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it…

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What makes it good?
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What is good? Do what God has shown us + requires!

farmerphilbethedad2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

As we start today, let’s recall that God has prepared good works for us in advance. He goes before us. For example, reflect on the fact that God has given us His Word, a love letter with instructions to discern good and evil. Let’s be proactive dads, knowing what is good and choosing to live…

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Dads, Your Words Are Powerful
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Dads, Your Words Are Powerful – Day 4

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago010 mins

As I hit the midpoint of the week and yet the last day of this devotional, I consider how words will have an impact today and have impacted the start of the week. The decision to live out Proverbs 15 can prevent fights and combativeness and make teamwork and collaboration possible. We read in Proverbs:…

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Daring Dads of the Bible
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Daring Dads of the Bible – Day 2

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago08 mins

Who are you modeling your life after? What instruction manual are you using to be the dad God created you to be? How are you able to know when you are in line or off track being the dad God purposed for you to be? For me, I turn to the Bible, the best love…

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Father Like The Father - 7-Day Devotional
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Father Like The Father – Day 6

farmerphilbethedad3 years ago2 years ago013 mins

Today we continue the devotional Father Like The Father. I appreciate God’s leading and sorting of articles so that the topics and instruction we can get around be the dads are on point and speak the truth in love. I have been blessed with my interaction with them as they gave guidance and support for my…

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