Every Christian longs to hear these words from the Lord: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” These are the words Jesus uses in Matthew 25 when He tells the parable of the talents. But what if these words weren’t just the aim of our spiritual...
Good Fathers Run: Why You Should Always Move Toward Your Children
As dads—especially Christian dads—we often carry a silent pressure to be strong, stoic, and steady. But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do isn’t to stand firm—it’s to run. Not in a literal sense, though it wouldn’t hurt to stay in shape...
It’s Not Them—It’s You: A Biblical Approach to Obedient Kids
If you’re a dad, you’ve probably faced the frustration of trying to get your kids to listen—and failing. Maybe it feels like they’re always disobeying, pushing your buttons, or ignoring your instructions. Here’s the truth that might...
Dad, It’s Okay to Get Help
Let’s say this loud and clear, right from the beginning:It is okay to get help. That might sound simple, but for many of us as Christian dads, it’s one of the hardest truths to accept. We’ve grown up believing that manhood means self-reliance...
Laughter and Connection: Two Simple Tools Every Christian Dad Should Be Using
As Christian dads, we often take pride in how we plan, schedule, and provide for our families. We divide our time into categories—discipline, instruction, activities, and spiritual growth. We structure our days around what our kids need. But in...
When Should You Forgive Your Child?
What do you do when your child wrongs you, disobeys, or humiliates you? Do you wait to forgive them? Do you make sure they feel the pain of their mistake first? These are tough questions that every dad—especially every Christian dad—must wrestle...
Stop Trying to Be a “Good Dad”: Be the Dad Your Children Need
My great uncle had a phrase he used often, “I think I could get more done if I knew what I was supposed to be doing.” That simple statement hits home for so many of us as fathers. In the chaos of parenting, providing, leading, and trying...
Try Patience, Dad: A Virtue Worth Cultivating
We’ve all heard the saying, “Patience is a virtue,” but for many dads—especially in today’s fast-paced culture—that virtue feels like an impossible standard. As Christian fathers, we often aim to lead with strength, wisdom, and authority. But what...
What It Really Means to Be a Faithful Father
Faithfulness. If you’re a Christian dad, you’ve probably heard this word countless times—in church, in your Bible reading, and maybe even in your own thoughts about your role as a husband and father. You might think, “I know what it...
When Expectations Disappoint: How Christian Dads Can Embrace Reality and Lead Well
Every dad has expectations. Whether it’s a simple hope for how the day will go, or a big-picture dream for how our kids will turn out—we carry expectations into nearly every situation. But if you’ve been a dad for any length of time, you know...

