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July 14, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Five of Five)

“The more we can build a culture of understanding and empathy the more trust grows.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 14, 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 [...]

July 7, 2021

Wise Grandparenting (Part Four of Five)

“Comforting is what a follower of Jesus does freely.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – July 7, 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 Bill [...]

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 [...]

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