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Jul 10

Resources For Dads

July 10th, 2008· Filed Under: Fatherhood

by Joey Watkins

Many of my thoughts in recent months have been consumed by the level of influence that we dads have in our children’s lives and future.

My favorite term for this is “father power” which is from Todd Wilson’s book by that title, Father Power.

We dads wield a power — a level of influence — in our children’s lives that very few of us have much understanding of or are taking advantage of.

How do I know this is true?

Because I look at the amount of time we spend at our work, hobbies, tv, sports, Internet browsing, and our other interests compared to the amount of time we spend with our children.

The harsh reality is that we practice daily what we truly value. All the rest is just talk.

That is why I created a resource website for dads at www.DadResources.com

I want you as a dad to know about and have access to the very best resources available on fatherhood so you can maximize your father power in your family and effectively influence your sons and daughters with your values and faith while they are still at home with you.

And because you model fatherhood to your sons, when they become dads one day, they will be able to look back at how you raised them and have that as a very positive, healthy example.

Bookmark www.DadResources.com right now as your “go-to” site for dad resources.

And help spread the word about this resource site by telling other dads you know about www.DadResources.com.

If a particular resource has significantly impacted your life as a dad that isn’t already on this site, please let me know.

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May 02

Preparing our Children For Life

May 2nd, 2008· Filed Under: Daughters · Fatherhood · Money · Sons

Important question today for us dads…

What are we doing to prepare our children for life?

Yes, we may be sending them to school every day to gain academic education. But what are WE doing as their dad (not “outsourcing”) to prepare them for… LIFE?

Just asking this question logically brings up a preceding question: Aside from academic knowledge and skills, what do our children NEED in order to be prepared for life?

Here’s an example… Something all dads would probably agree on is that our children need wisdom about money. They will need to know how to balance a checkbook, the difference between needs/wants/wastes, delayed gratification, impulse buying, borrowing money, dangers of debt, investing, etc.

Relationships, spirituality, communication, and health are just a few of the many other areas.

We dads have the privilege, authority, and responsibility of preparing our children for life - but we must be intentional.

I know how easy it is as a dad to miss this in the busy-ness of our own daily life and our work, and to just passively let our kids grow up alongside us.

So I encourage you to give deliberate thought to this matter of preparing your children for life. Pray about it. Discuss it with your wife. Make a written list and bullet points associated with each area. And at the appropriate ages, begin to implement each item on your list, so that your children will be WELL PREPARED FOR LIFE!

Today’s Recommended Dad Resource

Living On The Third River is a very easy-to-read and practical resource to teach your children about money and financial provision from a correct Biblical perspective. It begins with a story (parable) of 3 men who live on the side of a mountain along three rivers and how each man uses the water flowing down his river. The author then gives exceptional teaching on money, mammon, sparrow faith, and receiving more of God’s unlimited resources to channel into His Kingdom. This resource can help you and your family gain a new, profound understanding of a lifestyle that depends on God’s provision and blessing others with the resources God has entrusted to you. Learn More and Order


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This special 2-book combo makes a great gift for a mom raising children in today’s world. Highly recommended by a mom whose life has been greatly impacted by both of these books.
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