J.W. Phillips
The more psychologists study what is going on in today's home, the more documentation there is defining the dilemma of being, and having, a dad.It was Billy Sunday, the famous evangelist from the early 1900s, who said, “Give a child a good mother and any old stick will do for...
By Elizabeth Prata My father died in 2014. He was 81. He had never said “I love you” to his daughter. Now he never will. It’s a truth that doesn’t get any easier the older o…
Time flies after giving birth and all the sleepless nights of having a newborn child. Now, maybe you are wondering what comes next after changing diapers. First-time parents may also wonder how or what they should teach their children as they grow up. One of the crucial roles of parenting...
Fathers are the stronghold of a family. His children rely on what he does and say. They are very influential in determining the kind of person their children will be when they grow up.However, they also face various challenges and need help winning their battles. As we celebrate Father’s Day,...
Hannah
Picture this: A father sits with his young daughter, sharing stories of courage, resilience, and love. With each tale, he sparks her imagination. Moreover, he also instills values that will guide her throughout life. In other words, fathers have the unique power to nurture their children's souls and be spiritual...
Whether it is planned or if your wife hits you with the big surprise of having a child, it will still make you ask yourself if you are ready to become a dad.Having kids is so rewarding but also requires significant accountability for a parent. This is why the majority...
What if my father has never been a father to me? How can I forgive him? Or does he deserve to be forgiven? Not all children grow up with a loving and responsible dad. Some fathers are alcoholics or abusers, and others neglect their kids. Probably, their mistakes have shaped...
Hannah
As a Christian, you are likely familiar with the story of Abraham and his son Isaac.The story is found in the book of Genesis. It has long been cherished for its profound lessons on faith, obedience, and divine intervention. However, as Father's Day approaches, it is important to revisit this...
How well do we know the struggles of our dads? Oftentimes, they want to show that they are strong enough to handle everything. When they are alone, they might be feeling worried, pressured, and afraid of how to deal with their problems. Besides, their loads are heavy, and we grow...
While our nation rages on and on about a host of topics including wokeness, gender ideology, and critical race theory, we may be blinding ourselves to the most pressing issue in America … fatherlessness.Consider these staggering statistics:18 million kids here in the United States live without a biological, step, or...
“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” - Psalms 68:5As the world celebrates Father’s Day, I thought of the children that would not have fathers to greet them for this special occasion. Some are allowed to be with their dads, yet, some...
Dads are not vocal about their struggles compared to mothers. We are unaware of what they are thinking and how they fight their battles because most of the dads would only want to show their strong side.However, like mothers, dads also need God’s words to empower and motivate them as...