Christian Fatherhood: Revealing the Heavenly Father to Your Children

When most people think about fatherhood, they think about providing financially, protecting the family, disciplining children, and leading the home. Those things matter. But Christian fatherhood goes much deeper than that. One of the greatest responsibilities of a father is to help his children understand who God is. Whether we realize it or not, our […]

The Painful Tension Between Ministry and Family

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There was a season when Wai Jia and I attended a missions conference with our two-year-old and our baby. We have always loved missions, so being there stirred something in me again. I remember sitting in that environment and feeling the old desire rise up in my heart. I wanted to go back into ministry. […]

Confession of a Stay-At-Home Dad

Cliff with his two daughters. One is a baby and the other is a toddler.

A Biblical Vision for Christian Fatherhood I never planned to become a stay-at-home dad. If you had asked me years ago what faithful Christian living looked like, I would have said ministry, missions, or serving in church. Not changing diapers.Not managing tantrums.Not slowly climbing stairs with two little kids. But God had other plans. And […]

What Is Christian Fatherhood? A Biblical Guide for Fathers

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Introduction Fatherhood has never been easy, but many fathers today feel especially confused about what it means to lead their families well. Some fathers focus primarily on providing financially. Others focus on discipline, protection, success, or giving their children opportunities they themselves never had. While these things matter, Christian fatherhood is about something deeper. The […]