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Bill Haughton, who was president of a large construction firm, had hired and managed thousands of employees. He was asked, “When you are thinking of hiring an employee—especially a man—what do you look for?” His answer may surprise you. He said, “I look primarily at the relationship between the man and his father. If he felt loved by his dad and respected his authority, he’s likely to be a good employee.”
I have a great deal of resentment and anger toward my father, for what he did to me and my mother when I was a child. I have struggled with these deep feelings for years; I dont want to hurt him, but
Dr. James Dobson was keenly aware of the spiritual battles that occur in marriage. He also taught about the benefits of this sacred institution when both husband and wife remain aligned with biblical teaching. Dr. Dobson said, “When a husband and wife are deeply committed to Jesus Christ, they enjoy enormous advantages over a family with no spiritual dimension.” In 2004, he wrote the book, Marriage Under Fire: Why We Must Win This Battle, to explain the struggle to sustain biblical unions, and what can be done to achieve that goal. As our society has aimed to destroy what God created, it’s vital that we understand how to protect it. But upholding the institution of marriage is not merely a cultural challenge—it is a spiritual battle. When most Christians think of spiritual warfare, they are reminded of Ephesians 6. We picture the invisible armor of God, given so we may “stand against the schemes of the devil” (verse 11, ESV). This protective covering includes the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. But this war between good and evil did not begin in Ephesus. Its first battlefield was a garden, and its first casualty was a marriage. We tend to think the first sin involved two individuals falling. However, ...
Let's look more closely at what constitutes "a good family man" in today's world. To put that in perspective, it might be helpful to examine four traditional roles that men have played at home.
What advice would you give to a woman whose husband just won't respond to her emotionally? That's my situation. My husband is a good man, but he's not romantic, and he'd rather keep his thoughts to himself. How can I deal with the longing inside me?
If you don't take a stand with your child early, she is compelled by her nature to push you further. Terrible battles are inevitable, especially during the adolescent years.
There is still no substitute for the biblical prescription for marriage, nor will its wisdom ever be replaced. A successful husband and wife relationship begins with the attitude of the man; he has been ordained by God as the head of the family, and the responsibility for its welfare rests upon his shoulders.
Prayer is not a last resort for the powerless; it’s an appeal to the One who holds power over all things. For twenty-five years, Shirley Dobson faithfully served as chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, helping to expand and strengthen this nationwide movement. Her leadership reminded millions that communing with our Savior is not symbolic—it is transformational.
Your task is to build a man out of the raw materials available in your delightful little boy, stone upon stone upon stone. This task must be your highest priority for a period of time. It will not always be required of you. Before you know it, that child at your feet will become a young man who will pack his bags and take his first halting steps into the adult world.
Some days might seem as if you’ve entered a race you never were meant to run. The alarm goes off in the morning, and you already feel behind. There are lunches to pack, clothes to fold, texts to answer, errands to run, and little hearts to guide. By noon, stress can start to flare up. By nighttime, you may wonder if you did any of your tasks well.
