One of the neatest marriage ceremonies I have ever performed was on a pier extending out into Pensacola Bay in Northwest Florida. The weather was perfect. As a gentle, tropical breeze rippled in off the water and the sun sank into a calm, blue sea, this young couple vowed their [...]
“I want to grow old with you,” I said these words to my wife when I was a very young man. I was immature, energetic, impetuous and jam-packed with testosterone. Yet, I meant every word. Almost 30 years later, I still whisper the same expression from time to time, between [...]
Conflict doesn’t mean death to your marriage. Divorce is most common when conflict is hidden or unresolved, not when it’s dealt with openly. Conflict in itself doesn’t lead to divorce. Lack of resolution has brought divorce at worst and unhappiness at best. Conflict resolution may sound complicated, but it’s possible. [...]
Fatherhood research on why dads matter Download and read various articles discussing fatherhood research and its impact on families. Quality research informs fatherhood academically and with giving advice to fathers. We are here to give you the help you need and give you advice for helping the dads around you. Use this post to [...]
Discussing racism is vital given the current climate in our country. We want to offer you a free guide for helping dads discuss racism. What an opportunity for husbands and dads to take the initiative to encourage and equip your families during this volatile time of racial tension in America. Every family can do [...]
Fatherhood sermons Download encouraging and challenging fatherhood sermons for discussing fatherhood at your church or small group. Taken from Courageous Dads. From the Fatherhood CoMission From Courageous Dads
Dad, you can lead your family. Use these helpful tips and tools for family devotions. Help for leading your family devotions: Get the family ready for family devotions by getting them comfortable in the family room or around a table (drinks, snacks, and bibles encouraged). Open with humor and then take prayer requests [...]
2 Films Coming this Fall: Show Me the Father and Courageous Legacy I want to take a moment and make sure you all are aware of the two new films coming from our dear brothers in Christ, the Kendrick Brothers. Sony will be opening the Kendrick Brothers’ new documentary Show Me the Father on September [...]
We need to celebrate dads! In a culture that never celebrates dads—we should. Where can we look for good fathers? We can't look to television for a good example. We can't look at many places these days. However, when it comes to finding good fathers—there are some companies that get it right. There are [...]
As a single father, have you ever considered any of the following questions: Do I hold fast to solid, biblical virtues? As a single father, what levels of excellence am I representing when it comes to raising my children in Christ? Am I ready and willing to stand before God and rise to a [...]
