Charlotte and I have two children. Actually, they are now two women. They each have children and families of their own. This is hard for me to grasp as it seems like yesterday they were small and I was trying to figure out what it means to be a dad. Now many years later, I have learned… Continue reading The Daddy I Don’t Want to Be
Tag: Fathers
When Daddy is Silent
A daddy’s silence can be deadly. Far too many men are silent at all the wrong times. A father’s silence can communicate volumes. The absence of his voice can leave a boy or girl feeling emotionally alone. We were in the middle school gym. Our oldest daughter, in the seventh grade, was playing basketball. The… Continue reading When Daddy is Silent
When Daddy is Silent
A daddy’s silence can be deadly. Far too many men are silent at all the wrong times. A father’s silence can communicate volumes. The absence of his voice can leave a boy or girl feeling emotionally alone. We were in the middle school gym. Our oldest daughter, in the seventh grade, was playing basketball. The… Continue reading When Daddy is Silent
Four Critical Keys to Being a Parent (or Minister)
There are times when I know that my daughters are reading this blog. There are other times that they probably aren’t. (Do they really want to hear their dad talk more?) Regardless, I have to admit that I often write these words thinking about their reaction. Sometimes having them in mind seems to help me… Continue reading Four Critical Keys to Being a Parent (or Minister)