Today, we have the privilege of hearing from the heart of a dad who ministers to the hearts of families in a big way! I ‘met’ his wife, Ruth, through social media and have watched her minister to the hearts of wives, moms and women for a couple of years and love how they both shine for Jesus. You can find Patrick sharing his words of wisdom over at FortheFamily.org an you can find Ruth ministering to women over at TheBetterMom.com. ________________________________________ Building a “Little Temple” by Patrick Schwenk I was not a fan of church camp. In …
A Father’s Legacy by Rob Teigen (and a BIG GIVEAWAY!)
Today, we are honored to have Rob Teigen with us sharing about the legacy of a father! Rob has VERY GRACIOUSLY offered to give away 3 sets that include, A Dad’s Prayers for His Daughter, 88 Great Daddy Dates, and a box of Great Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters! So be sure to COMMENT for a chance to win one of 3 sets today! (Winner will be announced on Father’s Day) __________________________________ A Father’s Legacy by Rob Teigen This year is only the second Father’s Day since my father passed away in 2012. I have found that holidays seem …
What Does It Really Take to Be a Father?
WHOOOHOOOO! It’s DAD Week at The M.O.M. Initiative and we are SO honored and excited to kick it off with a powerful ‘MUST READ’ post by Matthew Jacobson! It’s a time when we switch it up and YOU get to hear from the heart of a man about being a husband, a dad, and a man. Not long ago, I ‘met’ Matthew’s wife, Lisa, through social media and I was instantly drawn to her heart for God and to minister to the hearts of women. He and his wife, Lisa, have an amazing ministry to families in which they meet moms, wives, dads …
My Story ~ DAVE THOMPSON
By Guest: Dave Thompson Father’s Day month is a great time to focus on relationships, so Stephanie Shott asked me to share about being a dad and my relationship with my Heavenly Father! I learned about God and Jesus in my teens, but in my early adult years—I became a “self-made man.” Robert Ringer’s book Looking Out For Number One was my motto. In Ringer’s book, he talks about not letting anyone take your marbles, so I walked over and through everyone or anyone who interfered with me achieving my goals. I was a successful corporate executive, married with a …
Leadership Begins at Home by DAVE STONE
By Special Guest: Dave Stone Why do some of the sharpest leaders step up in the workplace but flake out when they walk into their home? Is it fatigue? Work overload? Or are they just out of their element? With Father’s Day approaching, this blog is written from one dad to another. Moms, I encourage you to keep reading, too, because you’re our partner, and often our greatest supporter. Hopefully, the single parents who read this will also be encouraged and challenged. Most of us tend to view leading as something that’s work-related—it’s something we do with and for our …