Conversations and Stories on Fatherhood
Hi! I'm a father and at times, I am lonely. I'm guessing you feel the same. In a world that seems more and more connected online everyday, it's strange to say that us fathers could somehow be lonely. But we are! Increasingly, men have become more isolated. Our society values independence, especially as a characteristic... Continue Reading →
"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." George Herbert
While my son was back from NYC for spring break a couple weeks ago, we had a blizzard. It's funny, when I was young and we had a blizzard, we called it a blizzard. Now we have to name it. Either a name like "Snow Storm Rob" or something even more menacing like "Bomb Cyclone".... Continue Reading →
Through years of working with young fathers, one of the things I consistently hear from them is, "I want my child's life to be better than mine." This isn't just about people that have experienced a bad childhood. This is universal. Fathers that define their dad as awesome. Fathers that define their dad as poor.... Continue Reading →
I came across an interesting statement years ago. For the life of me, I can't remember the book or the author. But, I do remember the statement and the effect it had on me. The author boldly proclaimed, "As a father, everything we say and/or do to our child should be about helping the child... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was a finalist for a pastoral position at a local church. I was excited about the prospect of re-entering church ministry. I told myself to not get too excited, but at the same time was really thinking that this role may be perfect for me. Then, came the day that I was informed... Continue Reading →
I've recently been experiencing something completely new, different and fun. My son left for college in New York City two years ago. That first year, he was getting his feet wet and figuring out what it meant to be a college student in the city. He didn't necessarily call for advice on a regular basis,... Continue Reading →
The thought crushes me every time I think of it. What would my son be like without me present in his life growing up as well as in his present development as an adult in NYC? Not an ego-trip on my part. I just have seen too many males (from children to adults) that are... Continue Reading →
In this time of Us vs Them and win at all costs, I want to tackle a problem that is an underlying current in our society. Approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce. That statistic sucks! The simple fact is that there is very little that you and I can do to fix that huge... Continue Reading →
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