Fathering Our Future Fathering Our Future

As dads, we do a lot of teaching. We guide our kids through multiple areas of life, providing experience and wisdom every day. While we are the prominent teacher as the dad, there is something our children teach us and we need to pay attention to it.
In Mark 10, we read where Jesus expresses the importance and value of being like little children. When it comes to faith, prayer, and how we approach God, our children model what we should be doing.
I want to encourage you to learn from your children when it comes to thinking about God because growth and maturation often cause us to view God through a different lens than children. And the lens our children use, is the right lens.
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Imagine how convenient it would be if every time you asked your kid to do something they obeyed. You never had to worry about uproars in restaurants or meltdowns anywhere else in public. Your kids just obeyed you all the time.
Don’t let your imagination run too rampant because there is no fail-proof way to guarantee that. However, we do have biblical guidance on how we can increase the likelihood of our children obeying us.
In Ephesians 6, Paul addresses children obeying and honoring their parents and in conjunction to that, speaks instruction to fathers to help their children fulfill the commandment of obedience. On this episode, I unpack what Paul says to dads about provoking their children to anger, and what we should do instead to help our children obtain the promise attached to obedience.
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What is a dad? While it may seem like a basic and fundamental question, there isn’t always a clear cut answer.
Some may allude to a dad being an ultimate authority and others compare dads to coaches. Some define a dad simply by the tasks he performs or should perform.
I don’t see how any of those definitions could be right. When I consider the Bible and God, who is our Father, I see a much different portrayal of what a dad is.
In this week’s episode, I layout my understand and definition of a dad to help us understand what makes us stand apart. Having this understanding provides clarity and illuminates the path we can follow to grow, improve, and become the dad our children need us to be.
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If you’re interested in learning more about my upcoming devotional and would like a sneak peak inside, click here: https://fatheringourfuture.com/2024/06/09/following-our-father-sneak-peak/
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Luke 15 may be the most moving and inspirational passage of the Bible for men on the topic of fatherhood but it can also be one of the most confusing.
We read of a father who gives his younger son his inheritance early. I’m not sure I know a dad alive today who would be willing to do that. So why did this father?
I want to talk to you about your motivations as a dad. I’m sure there are things you do as a dad that you’ve probably never considered why you do them. You likely have rules for your kids, but are those rules really for their benefit?
We are going deep today to get to the heart of the matter and discover our intent and motivation for why we do what we do as dads. Because what we do should be less about us and more about our children.
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Managing kids can feel like wrangling chaos, especially when you're a Christian dad trying to raise your kids with strong values and faith. In this episode, I chat with Christopher Lind, host of Future Focused and dad of seven (yes, seven).
Christopher shares his personal journey, from handling financial struggles to redefining what success looks like in a large family. We also talk about how dads can adjust expectations, manage family chaos, prioritize what's truly important, simplify life to reduce stress, and the importance of open communication with your spouse.
Whether you have one child or many, these insights are designed to help Christian dads understand their identity and live out their mission. Take note of Christopher’s valuable advice on raising disciples, managing the chaos of daily life, and nurturing a strong, faith-filled family.
https://christopherlind.substack.com/
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I want to discuss something that affects each and every one of us: our past. All of those experiences we often try to sweep under the rug that end up shaping us more than we realize.
We are looking at the story of Joseph but focusing on another character, his dad, Jacob. Jacob's favoritism towards Joseph, born from his own unresolved issues, led to a whole mess of trouble for Joseph and his brothers.This biblical story is one that sadly continues to repeat itself but we often overlook it.
Facing our past isn't exactly a walk in the park but ignoring it won't make it disappear. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's time we courageously begin the journey to deal with our stuff.
Jacob's story isn't just a history lesson; it's a cautionary parable. His unresolved bitterness seeped into every aspect of his family life, wreaking havoc for generations.
If you're coasting along, feeling the weight of your own past, I'm here to tell you: you're not alone. Whether it's a trusted friend or a professional counselor, there's help out there. And trust me, asking for it doesn't make you any less of a man—it makes you better.
So, Christian dads, let's do ourselves and our families a favor: let's confront our past, break free from its grip, and pave the way for a brighter future. Because our kids deserve dads who aren't weighed down by yesterday's baggage.
If you need help and you are struggling to find someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to email fatheringourfuture@gmail.com.
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