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Here are some quotes from some of the books I am reading right now: "If we want to be a dad of destiny, we will need to balance our internal commitments with our external actions, to practice what we preach." (They Call Me Dad by Ken Canfield ) "In living out their Christian faith in their marriages and families, believers must recognize that their sinful nature will lead them to rebel against against plan unless aided by the Holy Spirit, and that the devil will seek to use their sinful tendencies and inclinations to lead them astray." (God, Marriage, and Family by Kostenberger ) "This view allows Christians to agree on the essentials but cling to their differences , with humility and charity." (Speaking of third way (not traditional or emerging) Deep Church by Belcher ) "It is just this sort of love that is crazy to the world: true love, a kind found nowhere but through Christ." (Crazy Love by Chan) "Children learn to worship by worshipin...

Here are the books I am reading right now: Think Orange by Reggie Joiner Deep Church by Jim Belcher Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger Crazy Love by Francis Chan Unfashionable by Tullian Tchividjian Raising a Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman They Call Me Dad by Ken Canfield If you are thinking, he has been reading some of these books for months. You are right! Some I am reading a second time. Others I prefer to read a chapter each week and think about more deeply. Any of these would be good reads for you. Happy Reading!

I am enjoying my time meeting with other dads and discussing the book, "They Call Me Dad" by Ken Canfield . Our times include reports from how we did on our last week's challenge, prayer for one another, and discussion about our chapter from the book. I believe God is doing some wonderful things in our dads already and it is only the second week. Here are some questions to think about: Do you agree with this statement: "Dads, we are standing at a crossroads." Do you believe your influence can be exponential in future generations? Do your priorities support "being a father as one of the highest acts of spiritual service"? The following quotes are from the introduction of the book: "Dad, if you do not become attentive and involved in the lives of your children, you are putting them at risk. It is your God-given responsibility--and your privilege--to be the best father you can be to your children?" (Page 3) "Meeting with other men for mutua...