MODELING…is where the rubber meets the road. Walk the Talk! Recently, at one of my classes at Hutchins State Jail, I was teaching on this subject. At the end of the class, a young man approached me and shared this. “Your talk talks and your walk talks, but your walk talks louder that your talk […]
Earth, fire, water and air are the four elements of nature. The balance of those four elements within mankind can lead to a sustainable environment where peace and healthy living can reign supreme. But what about a household without a father?
Sandpaper MARRIAGE…is the union of one man and one woman as set forth in Genesis 1 and 2. Having been married for 58 years, Joanne and I know every imaginable thing about each other. And that is good, and sometimes not so good. We can start anticipating the other’s thoughts and motives inbred in them. […]
Technology Do you know when the first fully digital communication system was invented? Think back to the late 19th century, yes, the 1800’s. The telegraph, which is long distance transmission of text or symbols. As technology evolved, computers started communicating, first with local networks (LAN), then wide-area networks (WAN) in the 1950’s and 1960’s. New […]
Solution=Dad SOLUTIONS…to today’s complex issues in the world are reasonably simple. Let’s look at a few. Be my guest if you have some also. CRIME—A dad in the home who disciplines out of love for their children; showing right from wrong, consequences of actions, manners, self-control, respect for others’ lives and property. POVERTY—A dad in […]
Shelter UMBRELLAS…serve several purposes. Primarily, they are to shelter a person from rain, storms and the sun’s rays. They’re okay for mild breezes but the gusty winds will rip the umbrella right out of your hand. Last week’s Spring storms were powerful and an umbrella is of little use in them. Golf is really noted […]
Influences on fatherhood From time to time, Be The Dad Movement will be on the road, meeting fathers where they are. We met with Mark Modesti, a father and husband, who was on his way to meet and engage students at Greenville College in Illinois. On the way, we spoke about the experiences with our […]
Joel Triska speaks about his father and lessons he has learned as a father When learning about his own father, Joel kept in mind that his earthly father was just that, earthly. As Joel learned about his father’s story; his dad disappeared when he was just 2 years old. Joel’s dad never met his own […]
A trip to the South Pole In the early 1900’s famed polar explorer, Earnest Shackleton, placed this ad in London newspapers. The response was overwhelming to accompany him to the South Pole. So, dads, how would you like to join us for a challenging journey through fatherhood? I don’t know about bitter cold, but it’s […]
Gami and Bumpa GRANDCHILDREN…are a joy. We have five and they are the greatest. They are sorta like a ‘do over’ in golf. You get a second chance in getting it right. Most of us are under such stress raising our children that we have little time to truly enjoy the privilege. Grandchildren are different—you […]