Fools & Wise – Page 2 – Devotions with Dad

Responsibility (1 of 3)

For DAD Only: Over Worked Is your wife run ragged being nursemaid and slave to your children? If so, Dad, you’ve not done your job of teaching them to carry their part of the load. Some people have marveled about our “big family” (although personally I do not think five kids constitute a big family). … Continue reading Responsibility (1 of 3)

Be responsible

For DAD Only: Father’s Little Dividend Do you have an IRA, a 401k, or a mutual fund? If so, perhaps you will be financially secure some day–especially once your children stop spending all your money on shoes and dental work (and then auto repairs and college fees). However, you can get a better ROI than… Continue reading Be responsible

Robbing Mom and Dad

Kids sometimes like to destroy things. They may start by smashing toys. Later, they may try graffiti. They could grow up to smash mailboxes or do greater damage. Using scripture make sure your children do not turn out this way by

Emotion (3 of 3): The Art of Rejoicing

For dad only: Dinner Time is Family Time Do you feast? I know many Bible-believing dads practice fasting. In my own life, I have thought myself more spiritual for fasting than for feasting. However, there are more records of Jesus feasting than fasting. The old-covenant believers enjoyed seven times as many feasts as they did… Continue reading Emotion (3 of 3): The Art of Rejoicing

Emotion (2 of 3): The Art of Silence

For dad only: Time to Shut Up Enjoy this devotional on teaching children the importance of keeping quiet. I grew up being told that “shut up” was a bad word and was warned never to say it. One day a preacher said, “It’s just like fire, shut up in my bones!” My three-year old cousin… Continue reading Emotion (2 of 3): The Art of Silence

Emotion (1 of 3): The Art of Solitude

For dad only: Time to Chill Out Whining babies, bratty boys, and needy girls might wear you down. Many dads get to the point of snapping at their wife, children, and the dog. When things get to you and you just want to get away, it may be an indication that you are not spending… Continue reading Emotion (1 of 3): The Art of Solitude

Faith, Hope, Love (3 of 3)

For dad only, a devotional on the five languages of love: Love You cannot raise a child for God unless you love him or her. Of the three qualities, love trumps faith or hope. It takes the power of the Spirit to have a home full of love. Love does not come from you, God… Continue reading Faith, Hope, Love (3 of 3)

Faith, Hope, Love (2 of 3)

For dad only: Hope I used to get up grumpy every day. I would have rather let him sleep. Then, I realized I was the one making this child frustrated. Thank God I discovered His gift of hope. Every morning as I rally my crew out of slumber land, I try to set before them… Continue reading Faith, Hope, Love (2 of 3)

Faith, Hope, Love (1 of 3)

For dad only: Faith We had to admit my three-month-old daughter to the hospital when she came down with a rare disease. I remember the first day I was able to hold her. Her body was limp from paralysis and about all she could do at the time was open her eyes and look at… Continue reading Faith, Hope, Love (1 of 3)

Mission Trip (3 of 3): Serving One Another

For dad only: The Minimum Amount by Rev. Franklin Buchanan, II “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.” Matthew 5:41-42 (NKJV) The cost of an item often influences the final… Continue reading Mission Trip (3 of 3): Serving One Another