Brad Clark speaks about forgiveness Here’s a summary of a podcast from a recent Fathers Forum event in Dallas where Brad Clark, a local businessman and ministry leader spoke to a group of Abiding Fathers’ followers. Brad values community and talking about what God has been teaching him and his friends and where they have struggles. How […]
This is exactly what the Be The Dad Movement is all about. It’s not about us, at Be The Dad Movement, creating a movement. It’s about equipping and encouraging those who are wanting to be men of honor and men of leadership. It’s about you and those we serve together. You have value. If your […]
Being an effective father requires being intentional. Intentionality starts with the basics and is best displayed by living a simple life. In a world that is hectic and hurried and a culture that encourages selfishness and excess, minimalism does not. And in a society that is rushing to gain more, satisfaction with less is counter-cultural. […]
A movement is born In early 2016, the vision for a movement was born. Abiding Fathers is a ministry dedicated to helping fathers understand the God ordained role each has been given. We produced some great personal testimony videos, and in the process, the vision became a reality. The question to be answered was how […]
A movement is born In early 2016, the vision for a movement was born. Abiding Fathers is a ministry dedicated to helping fathers understand the God-ordained role each has been given. We produced some great personal testimony videos, and in the process, the vision became a reality. The question to be answered was how and […]
Here’s a paraphrase of a video from a recent Fathers Forum event in Dallas where Punky Tolson spoke to Abiding Fathers’ followers. The fact that I have so many memories of my dad that are so clear and so vivid and to this day can still invoke so much emotion is nothing short of a […]
Swimming upstream SALMON…is a unique ray-finned fish. Seems to be always swimming upstream. I’m not a fisherman but many of my friends are. Some go to Alaska and bring back an incredible amount to feast on during the year, even to share with family and friends. There are varying species, freshwater and saltwater (wild and […]
Lightening CREPE MYRTLES…are a beautiful tree of many varying sizes and colors. Has anyone in Dallas noticed the exceptional colors this year? You can’t drive too far without seeing the pinks, whites, reds and purples. Of all the varieties, my personal favorite is the Dallas Red. What is about this year? Incredible blossoms and colors! […]
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 […]
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 […]