Have you ever heard a husband, wife, dad, mom, or grandparent say, “Because that’s what families do?” This comment usually precedes an act of sacrifice, unconditional love, or an outpouring of grace to another family member.
Continue readingHearts of the Fathers: Modeling Leadership That Lasts – Part 2
Fathers have a crucial role as the head of their households: to love and cherish their wives, and guide and prepare their children for life. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his interview with Dr. Charles Crismier on the subject of his book, Hearts of the Fathers: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts. Dr. Crismier emphasizes that fathers cannot delegate their spiritual obligation to the pastor, youth minister, or Sunday School teacher. The responsibility to disciple his children falls squarely on his shoulders, as their dad. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
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