Life! Orientation – Devotions with Dad

Pentecost Sunday

For dad only, a devotional for Pentecost Sunday: In the Upper Room We fail if we only raise good kids. We must raise biblical kids. We want them to know the Lord the way He wants us to know Him. The apostles preached to families with children. They told them, “This promise of the Holy… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday

Anger (3 of 3): Right Kind of Mad

For dad only: Get to the Heart of Anger Many times a good dad will get boiling mad for the right reason. How we respond, however, makes a huge impact on our children’s lives. If you see your kid coloring on the pages of the family Bible, you may become furious over such sacrilege. However,… Continue reading Anger (3 of 3): Right Kind of Mad

Anger (2 of 3): Selfish Madness

For dad only: When You Feel Angry What makes you mad? Do you fear you are a control freak? One blow-up will not make-up for the weeks and months I have wasted by not training my children properly. Kids should not behave out of fear of angering dad. Loss of control Most men get angry… Continue reading Anger (2 of 3): Selfish Madness

Anger (1 of 3)

For dad only: How to Be the Best Parent Being a good parent is less about learning techniques and more about becoming a good person. You become the best parent by becoming a good Christian, a good citizen, and a good example. Dad, you cannot keep on struggling with lust and anger problems your whole… Continue reading Anger (1 of 3)

Mother’s Day

Help your kids understand the importance of mom. Help them find creative ways to express their love for her. Dads help children by teaching them with this mother’s day devotional and by…

Mission (3 of 3): Soul-winning

Help your kids learn how to win-souls. Kids do want to tell others the message and will with help. Soul-winning comes natural to children when they understand the importance and the power they can have in the world. Begin by…

Mission (2 of 3): My Mission

For dad only: Traveling where He Leads Note: This lesson will be understood best in the context of the Life! Journal called “Life Mission.” Download and print of the PDF version of this daily journal on finding your life purpose, or click the links below for each of the seven days of this study: The… Continue reading Mission (2 of 3): My Mission

Mission (1 of 3): Team Effort

For dad only: Coach the Team Coaches show the team how to play the game. It works like this: 1) the coach demonstrates while the team observes him, 2) the team practices while the coach advises and encourages them, 3) the team plays with the coach at a distance. Eventually those team members can coach… Continue reading Mission (1 of 3): Team Effort

Life (3 of 3): God’s Map

For dad only: Word of God – Word of Man If your children learn about God’s nature by observing your love, attitudes about punishment, and your level of patience, what do they learn about God’s Word by hearing your words? Do you keep your word? Do you tell the truth? Do you encourage and build… Continue reading Life (3 of 3): God’s Map

Life (2 of 3): God’s Grace for Kids

For dad only: Gracious Parenting Do you enable your children or merely instruct them? Do you empower them or just order them around? Do you inspire greatness or demand conformity? Learn the art of grace-filled parenting and watch your children embrace God’s grace, too. Do this devotional on God’s grace for children and watch their… Continue reading Life (2 of 3): God’s Grace for Kids