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Reflections on My Father

My father was not a pastor, but he was one of the most ministry-dedicated businessmen I have known. Whenever Dad’s work would occasionally move our family to a new city we would start looking for a church home immediately. When we found it, we would never look back.
Let's Get Fired Up for Fellowship

We are men. Give us our gadgets and new technology! We want the high-speed Internet (wireless, of course). We want the laser pointer for presentations, Bible on CD-ROM, and the newspaper on PDA. We want the cell phone, hand-held computer, and if sonic screwdrivers existed, we'd put one on our Christmas list. But when we want to cook, we want to go old school.
Passive Patriarchs

I love the story of Joshua! He goes from being Moses' Administrative Assistant—they don't like to be called secretaries anymore and don’t call them one or they'll shred your messages—to becoming the new leader of Israel and immediately being thrust into the most important time in Israel's history: entering the Promised Land. In today’s culture Joshua would have easily been on the cover of Forbes magazine. He was the hot new CEO who not only could get it done in the board room, but he could get it done on the battlefield.
A Father’s Heart For The Hurting

Have you ever gone through a day and become so exhausted that all you wanted to do was flop down on the sofa and zone out in front of the TV? I recently experienced such a day. I went thru a busy and stressful day and just needed some time to relax and turn off my brain for the rest of the night.

I sat down and flipped the TV to a popular Tuesday night show. However, the last thing that happened from watching the show was that my mind stopped working. It began working overtime as I was drawn into the story line.
What a Godly Marriage Looks Like

How often do you hear about another divorce of a couple you thought had what it takes? It seems like you hear of them weekly. Certainly it makes you ask “what makes a marriage last?” There isn't a magic bullet that will ensure your marriage survives the test of time, but there are certain steps to help you out. As I think back on the married couples that have impressed me most, they share several characteristics.
Keep Your First Life!
I'll admit it. I haven't played Second Life, World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, or any other MMORPG, but I have played games like them. I will also admit that the games are dangerously addictive. Unfortunately, they were also a lot of fun. I obsessed about my next set of moves in Legend of the Green Dragon (LotGD only allows so many moves per game session). With Battle for Wesnoth, I obsessed over better strategy to capture Elensfar or Blackwater Port. Thankfully, I recognized the danger playing the games had for me before it was too late.
Work, Work, Work
You'll never talk to anyone who said they wished they had spent more time at work. You will talk to people who wish they had spent more of that office time with family and friends.
Sixteen Tips For Being A Great Dad
Each great Hall of Fame coach went through strategic preparation as a person to be a successful coach. The same goes for a successful dad; he must go through a preparation phase to have a success plan for raising his family.
What Daddies Do
Men define themselves and other men by their jobs. My father wore many hats while I was growing up. He was a welder, trucker, propane repair man and ran a combine to name a few of his responsibilities. A jack of all trades (master of most) might well describe him. From him and his jobs, I've learned lessons to pass on when I become a father.

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