I was asked a question recently that surprised me, and then surprised me that it surprised me. It was an incredibly simple question.
Who is the model dad in the Bible?
The Sunday school answer is the easy one—God! Beyond that lies a sea of murkiness.
I racked my brain through the New Testament. Nothing with the disciples, nothing spelled out in the early Church, and this is one of the few areas where “Jesus” isn’t the correct answer.
I catch myself saying this a lot to my girls… especially #4—affectionately referred to in our house as “Shiva”… as they battle for attention and jockey for position. But through some random experiences and varying reading, I’m questioning the wisdom of that phrase more & more. Continue Reading…
I had the privilege of having lunch with Dr. Kevin Leman last week (Best selling author of books like The Birth Order Book, Have a new Kid by Friday, Making kids mind, without loosing yours) as we filmed a promo for Central Christian Church’s February marriage conference… Continue Reading…
I’ve had a few reminders lately from some unexpected places of how kids remember and hold onto their relationship (or lack thereof) with their dad for their entire lives. I was recently listening to the radio and heard a song from a mainstream rock group about remembering his relationship with his dad. Here are a few of the lyrics:
Dear Father, forgive me Cause in your eyes, I just never added up In my heart I know I failed you, but you left me here alone [Chorus] If I could hold back the rain, would you numb the pain? Cause I remember everything. If I could help you forget, would you take my regrets? Cause I remember everything.
If you know the reputation of this group, it is a somewhat shocking and reflective song for their normally tough exterior. It is a reminder that we all carry this powerful relationship with us no matter who we are. You can listen to the song below.
