Author: Roland Warren
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310337178
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 150

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Some of the most noted, celebrated and godly men in the Bible made some very big mistakes when it came to raising their children. Roland Warren, president of the National Fatherhood Initiative, calls these errors "bad dad" mistakes. Bad Dads of the Bible examines these mistakes, brings them into a contemporary setting and gives today's dads much-needed advice on how to avoid them. Moreover, should a dad unfortunately make some of these mistakes, this book will give him practical advice and an easy-to-follow road map to help him repair his relationships with his children before it's too late. This book is unique because it brings to life ancient Biblical narratives and stories and creatively illustrates important fathering principles in a way that is sure to engage today's dads and help them move from inspiration to action. This book also addresses a troubling notion that is held by many pastors and Christian fathers, a notion that has hampered the church's ability to meet fathers at their point of need. There is a shared perspective and misconception that if we can just help men be better Christians, they will automatically be better dads. In other words, the thinking is that good Christian men will equal good Christian fathers. This certainly sounds logical. But, when you examine the lives of so many men whose stories are chronicled in the Bible, you quickly detect a disturbing pattern. Many of them, even men who had deep and abiding hearts for God, made some rather serious mistakes as fathers that often negatively impacted generations. Therefore, if these fathers had problems, why wouldn't fathers today? Warren believes that this is why God made sure that these "bad dad" mistakes were front and center, consequences and all, in so many of the Biblical narratives. God truly loves fatherhood and fathers, and He wanted these mistakes to be easy to find. Yet, few fathers really take the time to examine them or have strategies to avoid them. Hopefully, as dads study the examples of the fatherhood legacies of men like Abraham, David and Eli, men who loved God deeply, they will learn from their mistakes. More importantly, this book can serve as a clarion call for men to take action now to be the fathers that God designed them to be. There is a saying that a wise man learns from his mistakes. This is true. But the wisest man always learns from the mistakes of others. Each chapter includes Reflection, Correction, and Connection sections at the end to help dads easily apply what they have read, as well as a "Good Dad Promise" to pave the way for future good parenting decisions.

Author: Roland C. Warren
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780310337201
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages :

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Some of the most noted, celebrated and godly men in the Bible made some very big mistakes when it came to raising their children. Roland Warren, President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, calls these errors 'bad dad' mistakes. Bad Dads of the Bible examines these mistakes, brings them into a contemporary setting and gives today's dads much needed advice on how to avoid them. Moreover, should a dad unfortunately make some of these mistakes, this book will give him practical advice and an easy-to-follow roadmap to help him repair his relationships with his children before it's too late.This book is unique because it brings to life ancient Biblical narratives and stories and creatively illustrates important fathering principles in a way that is sure to engage today's dads and help them move from inspiration to action. This book also addresses a troubling notion that is held by many pastors and Christian fathers, a notion that has hampered the church's ability to meet fathers at their point of need. There is a shared perspective and misconception that if we can just help men be better Christians, they will automatically be better dads. In other words, the thinking is that good Christian men will equal good Christian fathers.This certainly sounds logical. But, when you examine the lives of so many men whose stories are chronicled in the Bible, you quickly detected a disturbing pattern. Many of them, even men who had deep and abiding hearts for God, made some rather serious mistakes as fathers that often negatively impacted generations. Therefore, if these fathers had problems, why wouldn't fathers today? Warren believes that this is why God made sure that these 'bad dad' mistakes were front and center, consequences and all, in so many of the Biblical narratives. God truly loves fatherhood and fathers and He wanted these mistakes to be easy to find. Yet, few fathers really take the time to examine them or have strategies to avoid them. Hopefully, as dads study the examples of the fatherhood legacies of men like Abraham, David and Eli, men who loved God deeply, they will learn from their mistakes. More importantly, this book can serve as a clarion call for men to take action now to be the fathers that God designed them to be. There is a saying that a wise man learns from his mistakes. This is true. But the wisest man always learns from the mistakes of others.Each chapter includes Reflection, Correction and Connection sections at the end to help dads easily apply what they have read, as well as a 'Good Dad Promise' to pave the way for future good parenting decisions.

Author: Cameron Buettel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 123

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Read the companion book to THE MAN FROM NOWHERE, the first feature film from The Master's University.Parenting is never easy. Nobody in this fallen world has mastered it. And when it comes to raising children in the fear of the Lord, fathers shoulder the greatest biblical responsibility--being accountable to God as the heads of their homes (Eph. 6:4; 1 Tim. 3:4-5).The need to learn and grow in the role of fatherhood never ceases, and Scripture is our richest source of parental wisdom. It offers clear instructions and furnishes us with powerful examples. And it's not just the good dads that we can learn from--in fact, the bad dads of the Bible may well teach the most profound lessons of all..

Author: V. Faithe Faust
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512790575
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 118

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In Good Dad, Bad Dad: Whos Your Daddy?, V. Faithe Faust challenges the common phrase we are all Gods children and sets out to reveal that, on the contrary, we are not all Gods children because some people have a daddy name Satan. It is thought provoking and will most certainly get you thinking in a different way about the subject. The Author uses a wealth of Biblical references and interesting personal ideas to drive her point home. Faust will deal with questions such as: - Is the once saved always saved mantra true? - Can you still be a sinner and not know it? - Can Jesus really be the only way to God? - How do you know youre a true child of God? You will be sure to have something to discuss with others after reading her compelling work.

Author: Roland C. Warren
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514002906
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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As a single mother, you might find yourself in the difficult position of raising sons alone, wounded by the broken promises of your child's father. But God offers a greater promise to you and your family. Roland Warren, himself the child of a single mother, invites you on a journey to heal your heart and parent your boys to become healthy men, good husbands, and strong fathers.

Author: The Great Commandment Network
Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
ISBN: 1424551269
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Listen carefully and you will hear it....the heart-cry for fathers. Your own heart may be longing for a spiritual father or a mentor. Your children might be missing the loving protection and consistent presence of a dad. You may be burdened by the epidemic of fatherlessness in our generation and your heart aches because of the painful suffering it has produced. What’s the answer to these cries of the heart? “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you...” Deuteronomy 5:16. Honor your father: when lived out, it is a command that can change the trajectory of generations. It’s a command that comes with a promise: honor our fathers (and mothers) and things will go well for us! Honor Your Father: Reset My Family Legacy tackles challenging topics like: How to honor “imperfect fathers”Restoring sexual integrityHow spiritual fathers (and mothers) can reset a family legacy... in spite of others’ failuresBecoming a father who is worthy of honorBringing honor to your children’s mother Including 80 different exercises designed to help you honor your heavenly Father, pray for your family’s legacy, develop a tribute to your Father, and pass on a generational blessing to your children, this resource will equip you to honor your father and reset your family legacy!

Author: Amy Ford
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802499503
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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Discover your place in the pro-life movement. What if we lived in a world where every woman with an unplanned pregnancy always felt empowered to choose life for her unborn baby? To create that kind of change, it will take all of us. As the church, we can play a powerful role in making abortion unthinkable. With Help Her Be Brave, you can discover your part in saving lives and find your pro-life passion. This includes how to: Learn practical ways to get involved using your unique gifts and talents Find women with unexpected pregnancies and connect them to support Use your influence and be a voice for the voiceless Make your church a refuge for abortion vulnerable women If abortion became illegal today, the church isn’t ready to help women practically, spiritually and emotionally. It’s time to change that. We can’t look away any longer. This is our moment for us to stand up and help her be brave.

Author: M. Dean Register
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1664299343
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Holy Grit: The Will to Persevere is a refreshing oasis in a culture parched by doubt and despair. It is a clarion call to leave the cave of resignation and begin a godly perseverance movement. Dean Register is a gifted pastoral theologian drawing upon years of wisdom as he examines prominent figures from the Bible who chose to endure rather than quit. Having observed many people who once burned with devotion abandon their faith, Register makes an inspiring and compelling case for recovery in the pages of Holy Grit. He deftly illustrates truth with engaging anecdotes that motivate readers to rejoin the company of the courageous in order to re-sign rather than resign. Holy Grit is a treasure for weary and wounded evangelicals and a straightforward challenge to reignite a love relationship with the Savior. It is good medicine for anyone who needs to persevere when life hits hard.

Author: Heather Creekmore
Publisher: ACU Press
ISBN: 0891125817
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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See your body image struggles as issues of the heart—then find freedom from body insecurity using five biblically rooted steps! Are you tired of clichés like "It’s what’s on the inside that counts!" or "Just love your body!" which sound encouraging but don’t really help your struggle? Then Compared to Who? is for you. It may not be grammatically correct, but it’s one question every woman should ask as she wrestles issues like: •Am I enough? •Should I try to be more beautiful? •Will anyone ever love me? •Would my life be different if I looked different? Writing from her personal battle with weight and appearance, Heather will encourage you to see your body image struggles from a fresh perspective. Heather’s humor and honesty will encourage you, while her practical, grace-based approach will offer a path to follow to find the freedom you crave.

Author: Kathy Koch, PhD
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802497578
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Parenting strategies you can be proud of You know the feeling. You got frustrated, desperate, or overwhelmed and you reacted before you could think it through. Whether it’s a one-time thing or it becomes a habit, we all parent in ways we don’t like. But it doesn’t have to continue. Whether it’s bribery, yelling, counting to three, or threats of punishment you didn’t mean to make, reacting never feels good. But if you can learn to act with intentionality, you’ll feel better about your choices and be grateful for the results. Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”), author of Screens and Teens and 8 Great Smarts, will teach you proven strategies for training your child’s heart and parenting in a way that honors God. She’ll help you move your child from, “I can’t, I won’t," to “I can, I will, and I did.” We can do better than “Because I said so.” or “No screen time for 3 days.” We can do better than mere behavior modification. We can change our children’s hearts and teach them to do what is good, godly, and right even when we’re not around. Once you’ve learned to put these motivation strategies in place there’s no more need to nag, you’ll be astounded at what your kids will do without being asked. Dr. Kathy doesn’t offer a quick-fix. Starting with the heart is all about changing what children believe in order to change their behavior. And learning to use this kind of motivation takes effort, consistency, and strategy, but it works. And it’s never too late! If you’re willing to commit to a little hard work up front, you’ll enjoy your kids, your life, and yourself much more when you learn to start with the heart.