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THRIVINGFAMILIES Episode #9: Where's My Family When I Need Them? (VIDEO)
Today we’re talking about how to be present and available to our kids. The idea of presence, meaning physically and emotionally present, is that your kids feel like you want to spend time without expectations. When I was a kid, my stepdad wasn’t around very much because he was away at sea in the military. When he was around, he was physically present, but his actions communicated something different to me than I think he intended. Our kids need to know that we love them no matter what – not just when they are ‘performing’ or ‘behaving’. “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8, ESV ) In today’s video, as always, I’m sharing tips to help your family thrive:

Fatherwards Episode #9: Where's God When You Need Him?
Have you ever heard people say – “God is all around us, He’s always with us”? I’ve even heard people who aren’t Christian’s say that! But what about when you don’t FEEL His Presence with you? What about those moments when you really NEED Him to be present and you aren’t sure He’s there? What about those moments when you feel completely alone? I’ve found that in those moments, the generic answer, “God’s got this” or “God’s with you” just aren’t enough to heal my aching soul. God’s word promises that He is always present with us.

THRIVINGFAMILIES Episode #8
God wants us to model gentleness to our kids in our tone, words and actions. Here’s what the book of Ephesians says; “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” (Ephesians 4:2) In today’s video, as always, I’m sharing tips to help your family thrive

Fatherwards Episode #8
Have you ever wondered if God was angry with you? Do you think of God as gentle? Today I’m sharing the secret connecting between God’s gentleness and your greatness. You won’t want to miss it!

THRIVINGFAMILIES Episode 7
Dear children, let’s not say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” (1 John 3:18) Our world could use a little more love-in-action, don’t you think? What if we could teach that to our kids? How do we do that? I’m giving you tips on how I did this in my own family today – so glad you asked!

Fatherwards Episode 7: What You Need to Know About Telling the Truth
Tell me if you’ve ever done this, “One more donut isn’t going to kill me” *eats 2 more* You’re not the only one. Today on ‘Fatherwards’ I’m talking about how those little white lies really are hurting us. You won’t want to miss it!

Thriving Families Episode #6
I’M JUST KIDDING! How many times have you heard your kids say that to get away with something they should not have said? What would you give to change the mean joking and rude comments happening in your home? Today I’m sharing one simple solution to change your family culture.

Fatherwards Episode #6
Have you heard the term, “kill them with kindness?” Today I’m sharing a story from the NFL locker room floor of how that phrase changed my entire perspective!

THRIVING FAMILIES Episode #5: Being Patient With Your Kids (It's Easier Than You Think!)
Today on ‘Thriving Families’ I’m talking about how you can be patient with your kids just like God is patient with you. It takes work, but it’s not impossible! #THRIVINGFAMILIES is my new weekly Christian Parenting show. It's NEVER too late for God to change your Family's story!

FATHERWARDS EPISODE #5
Today on ‘Fatherwards’ I’m talking about how patient God is with us and why those good things are worth the wait! Fatherwards is my new weekly show helping people turn their hearts towards God our Father. It's NEVER too late for God to change your story! I want to see your life impacted the way mine has been.

Thriving Families Episode 4: The Astonishing Way I Protect My Family (VIDEO)
THRIVING FAMILIES EPISODE 4: How do you explain ‘the rules’ to your children? Are you in a blended family or a multi-home family where the rules seem to be different from parent to parent? Knowing the rules, following the rules and keeping them can be tough even for us as parents.

Fatherwards Episode #4: The Unusual Way To Feel Fulfilled (VIDEO)
Fatherwards is my new weekly show helping people turn their hearts towards God our Father. It's NEVER too late for God to change your story! I want to see your life impacted the way mine has been. Today's show is The Unusual Way To Feel Fulfilled. #Fatherwards

Thriving Families Episode 3: The Simple Way To Love Your Family
The latest episode of my new weekly Christian Parenting show - THRIVING FAMILIES! God wants your family to do more than survive - he wants your family to THRIVE!

FATHERWARDS Episode #3: The Mind-Blowing Way my Perspective Changed
Fatherwards is my new weekly show helping people turn their hearts towards God our Father. It's NEVER too late for God to change your story! I want to see your life impacted the way mine has been. #Fatherwards

The Proven Way to a Happy Familiy
HERE IT IS! The second episode of my new weekly Christian Parenting show - THRIVING FAMILIES! God wants your family to do more than survive - he wants your family to THRIVE! * be sure to leave us your Christian parenting questions in the comments we can answer in the coming weeks. It's NEVER too late for God to change your family's story!

For the first time, I felt free.... FATHERWARDS Episode 2 (POWERFUL VIDEO)
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like you’re going to lose it? Listen in to this week’s video as I share the why we tend to keep going back to our same old broken ways of doing things—even when we don’t want to.

The Simple Phrase That Changed My Family
Follow me on Facebook and watch 'Thriving Families every week? Click Here I have so many stories I love to tell about my youngest son Josh, but one of my...

The Simple Phrase That Changed My Life
There is ONE phrase that COMPLETELY changed my ENTIRE LIFE! And more than that, it can change your life too! Watch and subscribe to my new weekly show FATHERWARDS - Turning Our Hearts Towards God Our Father ALSO: I want God to make a powerful impact in your life EVERY DAY! I'll send you a FREE daily devotional that will radically change your life through the power of the Father God. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DAILY DEVOTIONAL! www.BlessingOfTheFather.com #Fatherwards

How Can A Husband Heal A Relationship With His Wife? (MARRIAGE VIDEO)
How Can A Husband Heal A Relationship With His Wife? Right off the bat, men, I want to tell you that you aren’t the only struggling in your relationship with your wife. Whether you’ve noticed bitterness growing, or a bigger distance between you, or you’re working through some hard things that have happened in your relationship with your wife—you’re not the only one.

HOW CAN A FATHER HEAL HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS DAUGHTER? (POWERFUL VIDEO)
I have to admit, there was a day when I realized as young dad of daughters, that I knew nothing about girls, or even women for that matter! I had no idea what they needed or wanted or even what they meant! EVER! Perhaps you are in the same boat with the women in your family or have actually gotten into trouble with your daughters and aren’t sure where to go from here. I’m here to help.