That God created us to be and that our kids, family, and the world needs us to be.
As we begin today, we need to pick up the calling to be ambassadors of peace. It’s depending on us because we read in God’s Word how we are to live at peace with everyone, as much as it depends on us, and it always does because we have a choice. So today will you…
Are you a multiplication factor as a dad to make things better? When it comes to mercy, peace, and love, what math do you bring to the situation? When a situation arises, do you make things better by multiplying the effects of mercy, peace, and love? Do you just add or subtract in the situation?…
Do you realize the importance of the combination of what and how? I remember in my last job how when they were doing reviews they had what they called a 9-box where they had a scale of 3 for each of these areas. They had one axis be about the WHAT, what got done, the…
I know we’ve talked about it several times, do you have your priorities straight? Are your priorities ensuring satisfaction or are you loving something that makes you need more and never being filled? What’s most important to you? Priorities: What’s your treasure? Where’s your treasure? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be…
When you are being supported then you can be sustained. Will you live that way, supported by God and trusting in Him all the days of your life? Deciding that for you and your house you will serve the Lord in order to be giving and receiving this support? Making sure you always have your…
Ever felt a prompt and been faced with choosing obedience? During a prayer and fasting break-fast at the church last night, the initial testimony captivated the audience with its intriguing account of God’s call during an Inspire event. When odd offerings were requested, God prompted her, an avid knitter, to place her wool on the…
Ever noticed that when you are doing something, and your focus is on a specific direction that is where you tend to go? When you are driving and you are focused on something else, notice how you tend to swerve? It’s like that with our hearts too, it follows where our treasure is and hence…
What comes to your mind when you think of generosity? Do you value generosity? How important is it to you and your family? Does it impact the way you live your life at home and model it at home? Generous, what it means to be Generosity, according to biblical principles, involves a willingness to share…
What comes to mind when you think of the word consistency and how it might apply to being a dad? Do words like predictable, steadiness, stability, constancy, uniformity, unity, orderly, dependability, and reliability comes to mind? To make it a reality in the home, what do you do? Ways to demonstrate consistency in your family:…
We are called to bear much fruit. “Bear much fruit” is a metaphor used by Jesus to describe living a life of goodness, righteousness, and faithfulness. When Christians produce good works, spiritual maturity, kindness, and disciples, they are seen as bearing fruit. The phrase “bear fruit” means to yield results or benefits from one’s work…
Ever considered who gets to be included in “all”? It means good to all, everyone in your family like your wife, kids, and extended family. All also means good to all, everyone you happen to work with, serve with, walk past, or encounter. That’s right, if you are called to “do good to all” it…
What comes to your mind when you think of “walking worthy”? Consider living in a way that mirrors Christian values, aligning with biblical teachings and exhortations to guide your actions. The idea is to conduct oneself in a manner that is consistent with the calling and standards set by God. To be better dads, “walking…
God calls us to enrich the lives of those He brings into our midst; indeed, we are to be seasoning. As fathers, it’s vital to embody our calling by being the supportive and guiding figures our families require. First and foremost, let’s embody the role of fathers who cultivate a loving atmosphere within our homes….
We weren’t meant to go through life alone which is why God gave us one another! Let your light shine! We shouldn’t be self-focused. Jesus simplifies commands: Love God wholly, love neighbors. Today, let’s shine Jesus’ light in our marriages and families as dedicated dads. Let’s be the dads who shine the love of Jesus…
Let’s get focused before we step into today and start by living on purpose! Firstly, let’s be the dads who get off auto-pilot, the default going with the flow, and randomly or accidentally and start to live with intentionality and in alignment with our values, goals, and passions given to us by God. Next, let’s…
