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The only true source of meaning in life is found in love for God and His son Jesus Christ, and love for mankind, beginning with our own families. Compared to this fundamental system of values, everything else is puny and insignificant. Certainly, there must be a valid reason for living than the mere pursuit of money and possessions!
Elementary children somewhere today are listening intently as their teacher reads to them during story time. The book is about a biological boy who decided he was really a girl. Naturally, as the children listen, they become confused and begin to wonder how this can possibly be.
Three principles relative to authority are vitally important to the family, and to the continuation of our way of life...
Literally, within a generation, the culture in America has turned upside down, and our kids are standing at ground zero. What was right just ten years ago is now seen as wrong and vice versa. How do parents in this environment raise their children to change the culture and not become victims of it?
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.
I'm not a huge New Year's resolution guy. However, as a new year begins, it is another opportunity to raise the bar in my effort to be the best dad I can be. I'm also reminded that the opportune time to pour into my sons and daughters is limited to a couple of precious decades. This is not to say I can't still influence my older children, but those initial years while my kids are still at home are critical ones. By God's grace, if I can help influence and shape these formative years, my children will have a great launching point as they prepare to build their own lives and families apart from me.
The mission of introducing one's children to the Christian faith can be likened to a three-man relay race. First, your father runs his lap around the track, carrying the baton, which represents the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the appropriate moment, he hands the baton to you, and you begin your journey around the track. Then finally, the time will come when you must get the baton safely in the hands of your child.
Question: Dr. Dobson, what has been your greatest challenge as a father? What did you learn from it?
Scripture calls men to step up, and be responsible, godly leaders in their homes. Dr. Dobson welcomes to the Family Talk studios, Dave Jeffers, author of the book Man Up!: What the Bible Says About Being a Man. Dave talks about the lessons God taught him through a tumultuous divorce and the painful loss of his son.
This weekend we celebrate the impact fathers have had on our lives. Unfortunately, many children have been physically or emotionally abandoned by their dad. comedian and author Ken Davis explains how he processed his relationship with his emotionally distant father. He learned from his dad the tough factor, and the value of fathers letting their sons know they love them.
