Communication PRAYER…is our primary means of communicating with the Lord. It involves giving and receiving, speaking and listening, many times waiting. It encompasses various types for specific purposes, and many overlap. God wants us to have incredible joy while he is being glorified. Since a believer has been raised in Christ into the throne room […]
This is part 2 of the ‘Offender Series’. Welcome to the Be The Dad Podcast. This is John Wodka, father of two young men. And, when my boys were growing up we didn’t have a lot of training available on fatherhood. Because of the significance that absentee fathers have had on American families, we’re engaged […]
This is part 1 of the ‘Offender Series’. Welcome to Be The Dad Podcast. This is John Wodka, father of two young men. And, when my boys were growing up we didn’t have a lot training available on fatherhood. Because of the significance that absentee fathers have had on American families, we’re engaged in the […]
The absentee father NEW…is almost always good. A car, house, job, marriage, child, year, idea—you name it. In scripture as we read and meditate, there are always new insights. And his mercies are new every morning according to Lamentations 3.23. Actually, every day is a new gift and experience. America has a new President-elect, bringing […]
It took years before Matthew was even aware of the way that his dad leaving, at such a young age, was influencing him and all of his relationships. His dad left when he was around 3 months old. “I met him for the first time when I was 25. To this day, I still do […]
Shopping. Trimming the tree. Family get-togethers. Santa. Is this what the holidays are all about? The holidays can be a bit stressful even within traditional settings, but some families are navigating within a blended structure. Some are single parent led and other families have kids with special needs. But don’t let your challenges dampen the […]
Communication SIGNALS…are indicators such as a gesture, sign or token that serves as a means of communication. They’re also something that incites action. ‘I signaled the driver to proceed.’ Or, ‘they have signaled their willingness to negotiate.’ Prior to the electronic age, ships would use Morse code or flags to send messages to other ships. […]
Kids begin their lives with big dreams. They could be great leaders, innovators and humanitarians leaving well-known legacies. However, without a father in the household, their lives may follow an all too familiar pattern that we’ve seen today. So, the first and most important step is just being present. It’s important to be a loving […]
Defend your Pea Patch Lentils…are peas, and healthy ones at that. This food product may have been with us since creation. Full of protein, and since the original family was probably vegetarian, it makes sense that they would have eaten a lot of this, with Eve preparing many delicious soups and dishes. Just saying! We […]
Roy predetermined that his child was going to go in a certain direction instead of listening to what his boys wanted to do. Roy was very athletic and as a father, he wanted his boys to follow in his footsteps. ‘You’re either going into the military or going to play sports in college’. He thought […]