About the author
I am a father of six (so far) and husband of one (it works better that way). I was home-schooled (yes, that’s legal) and raised in a minister’s home (yes, that’s survivable). With a degree in Creative Writing (and an obvious love for parentheses). I freelance as professional writer and am a best-selling author. As a full-time minister and Bible teacher, I have recently completed my Masters in Theological Studies at UGST.
My wife, Leanne, works miracles in the kitchen, and is my best friend (not just because of the food). She grew up in New Hampshire; I grew up (not really) in Minnesota. We met while I was twelve, but due to marriage laws and over-protective parents, we had to wait a while before we were married. She works fulltime homeschooling our children and serving me breakfast in bed (one part of that sentence wasn’t true).
As an average, American dad, I know the challenges we dads face to be consistent, relevant, and impacting in our homes. God called me to write when I was sixteen (no that wasn’t last week). Fatherhood has been one of my longest consecutive pursuits. I began Devotions with Dad after telling “Rusty Stories” to my kids for many years.
My Devoted Dad
My dad made a profound difference in my life. Without him, this site would not be possible (because I would not be here). Not only did he provide for his family’s physical needs, but he led us spiritually. My teen years could have been much worse if my dad had not been there setting an example with his consistent prayer life. I remember lining up together on the couch as a family, reading out of that fat, paper-back Bible he used, and discussing what we read. God was not just added into our lives; He was our lives. If anything, this website is a tribute to my godly dad.
The Best Father:
Aside from all our attempts at good fatherhood, we have the greatest father to look to: the Lord Jesus Christ. I am glad He comes with me as the Helper, to be a better dad than I could ever be in my own abilities. I hope you know Him, or everything you do as a dad will lead to a dead end.