Units of inheritance DNA…is defined as DeoxyriboNucleicAcid. Do you know any more than you did? It is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms and many viruses. Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It is generally considered a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dads. The traditional way of modeling, teaching, and mentoring your children may not be as effective as they were in prior generations. Generally, parents were respected and the trusted authority for a variety of different information. Uh oh. Now my kids use Google and YouTube as their go-to source of information and leadership. And, most […]
A mentor “Smokey” John Reaves ran profitable night clubs and a successful BBQ joint that opened its doors in 1976 in Dallas. Smokey had an older man invest time in him as a mentor for a number of years and it reaped great benefits. His advice for dads is to challenge us on how to pray […]
Family traits It was one of the most interesting experiences I’ve had as a parent. You’ve heard of a double-take. When it happened to me I did a quadruple-take. I was stunned. Like Roy Watson described in our recent video, I never expected that the traits I liked least about my dad would suddenly come […]
A purpose Granddads…let’s talk! First, if you are a granddad, I encourage you to read this. If you’re not but know one, please pass it on and encourage him to read it. Have you ever stopped to think why God has allowed you to live this long? Was it to reach the retirement age at […]
Biblical truth Stand up… speak out is a call to each of us in this very divisive time of our country, which by the way is merely composed of a nation of millions of families. Dads, it’s beyond time to stand strong, firm in your convictions about Biblical truth and to act decisively for the […]
The settlers CHANGE…is a constant. Sounds like an oxymoron! Very few things stay constant, at least not earthly ones. Politicians run campaigns on the idea of ‘change’. Technology and new inventions offer us ways to do some things differently, more efficiently, less expensive; well, many times. All are designed to change the way we do […]
Intelligence vs. wisdom Intelligence and wisdom…are seldom the same. Over my 78 years I have observed this to be the case. While intelligence might contribute to wisdom, they are most times poles apart. We can go to school which most of us do; we can read books, be taught by great teachers and even make […]