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July 6, 2021

Trusting Those You Love to the Lord

“When my attempts to help my loved one fall on deaf ears, help me to be faithful to pray—and to continue to pray for a breakthrough.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 6, 2021 Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” And the [...]

July 2, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Three of Five)

“My grandparenting role is as a servant watching for ways to serve my Master by serving and anticipating my family’s needs.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 2, 2021 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; [...]

June 24, 2021

Discipline in Love

“The challenge of discipline is rooted in our shared brokenness as human beings.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 24, 2021 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4, ESV What does it mean to discipline a child? This [...]

June 22, 2021

Help for Men with Parenting Regrets

“You can’t change the past, but you can pray the Lord will use your influence in your children’s lives for good.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 22, 2021 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 I recently [...]

June 18, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Two of Five)

“Healthy relational boundaries bring clarity, foster empathy and build trust.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 18, 2021 by Guest Writer Bill Ibsen For this cause a man shall LEAVE his father and his mother, and shall CLEAVE to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 My very good friend [...]

June 16, 2021

Intentional Dads

“Dads who practice intentionality in loving their children experience the love of adult children.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 16, 2021 Point your kids in the right direction—when they’re old they won’t be lost. Proverbs 22:6, The Message Two or three times a year I have the joy and privilege of [...]

June 15, 2021

The Blessings of Becoming a New Dad

“Becoming a new dad is one of the best ways to understand God’s deep love for you.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 15, 2021 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not [...]

June 13, 2021

An Affectionate Father

“Out of an overflow of being comforted and loved by Christ, fathers show affection to their children.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 13, 2021 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy [...]

June 9, 2021

Dads Who Finish Well

“Praying dads confess their need for God to lead them in how to love their child well.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 9, 2021 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Some dads do not start out well. Feelings [...]

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