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Parenting is hard work. I am so thankful for my wife who I get to parent alongside of. Single parents have a difficult task doing it alone. No matter our situation, God has called each of us parents to this noble calling and task. Parents, today look at your kids and let them know how much you love them and appreciate them. What lies do we tell ourselves or does Satan whisper to us about parenting? For Dads, as long as we are supporting our families financially, we can leave the nurture to mom. Our goal in parenting should be happy, successful, intelligent kids. Spending time with my kids is not that important; they are resilient and will be fine. How I treat my spouse does not affect my parenting. It's about about behavior modification. Disrespect to those in public (teachers, coaches, etc.) is worse than disrespect at home. I need to have a well rounded kid so I get them involved in several sports, music, drama, etc. It's not important that I am there for meals and bed times...

Well, after several conversations and an email survey, the times and dates have been decided for our dad's group. Drum roll, please. Starting in September, we will be meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:00 p.m . Pick the day that works best for you, your family, and your schedule. I hope these three different times will allow everyone who is interested to participate. At these gatherings, we will discuss a book together, challenge one another to be the dads God wants us to be, and pray for one another. We will meet every other week. I will have exact dates soon. Watch the website and bulletin for more information! I am excited about the opportunities awaiting us as dads!

This past Sunday, my message was titled, "A D6 Legacy." I thought I would leave an outline of my message for you. The message was based on Deuteronomy 6:1-9. A video that I was going to introduce my message was the promo video for the D6 Conference. Check it out at www.d6conference.com. Background The Israelites have been wandering for 40 years at this point. As they prepare to cross into the promised land, Moses gives them speech similar to what we would hear at a high school graduation. Preparing them to go into a "new land." We pass on the most important things at times like these. Think of these two points as you read the text. We need to look to GOD for help in leaving a D6 legacy. A D6 legacy is: Generational (vs. 1-3) Importance of passing on "commands, decrees, and laws". This was not Moses' agenda, soapbox, or choice but instead what "the Lord your God directed me." It was important that their faith be passed on to other gen...

As I have been working on my message for this Sunday, I keep singing the popular Steve Green song, Find Us Faithful. If you are not familiar, the chorus says, "May all who come behind us find us faithful. Let the fire of our devotion light their way. May the footprints that we leave, lead them to believe and the lives we live inspire them to obey. " As I reflect on those words and Deuteronomy 6:1-9, I am challenged to teach my children well. My conviction over the last few months has not been what I am doing to be a good dad, but instead what am I not doing. I wonder if we as dads sometime assume that as long as we are somewhat present in our kids' lives and support them financially then we are doing enough. However, as I read God's Word and read different author's perspectives, I am discovering that what I don't do sends a message too. Here is an example: I come home tired from work and want to relax by reading the paper or watching tv . One of the ...

In a few weeks, I am going to be preaching on Deuteronomy 6:1-9. I chose this passage because of almost every book I have read in the last few months have referenced or made this passage central to their topic. As I have begun reflecting on the passage, I am thankful for Moses charge to the Israelites. Here is my paraphrase of what he says, "don't forget what you have been taught and don't just listen to it-but live by it too." What does it mean to leave a D6 legacy? I look forward to attending the D6 Conference in Dallas in September which will be addressing this topic. But here is what I am learning as I study. Leaving a D6 legacy means that I do everything I can to teach my children who God is and how to live for Him. This is not just verbal instruction but must be backed up by my actions. If I say Jesus matters to me and dramatically impacts my life and my kids don't hear me talk or live for Jesus between church on Sundays then I am not leaving the le...