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Comment on Be Generous by Steve Bourque

Steve Bourque — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:13:17 +0000

True. I think the thoughts about “I can get whatever I want, but my child is at my mercy” is important to hold on to. We are also children dependent on God for his good gifts. Our kids ask us freely unless we continually reject their requests. God is a God of surprises with all kinds of good gifts, but our kids will have difficulty learning that if we as dads fail to surprise them with our own good and tangible gifts. Of course, there is a caution for when our children value the gift more than the relationship, but that’s another discussion. Thanks for the post!

Comment on Be Generous by Todd McKeever

Todd McKeever — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:23:29 +0000

I must say at the start of reading this I thought you were about to mention my name as that dad you were describing who is always talking about turning lights off, not running the water for 20 minutes before you get in the shower, not leaving the refrigerator door open and trying to cool the Eskimos from KC, MO., because that is me.

What I like though is that you didn’t stop there, nor do I. I agree and appreciate you taking this post toward seeing generosity through the eyes of kids, or my wife even. Yes, it is true they need and appreciate seeing it through tangible ways.

Thanks for the reminder and encouragement with keeping the generosity going.

Comment on Be Adventurous by Tom Bump

Tom Bump — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:18:09 +0000

I totally Agree!!
As a dad who’s kids are all teens now, i’m still about making little adventures, the other night I set up our portable firepit and we did smore’s! We sat around and laughed about some of the camping adventures we do and even planned one for early this summer.
Let me encourage younger dads, its not about $$ its TIME! TIME! TIME! Don’t waste it!

Comment on Be Adventurous by Steve Bourque

Steve Bourque — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:23:52 +0000

I like the ‘secret’ written about here. It’s the thousands of little moments (ie. laughs, backyard excursions, wrestling matches, etc.) that add up to make the lasting impact, not the one-time disney trips. God created us for something epic and all these little moments can foster those epic conversations leading to epic life-change.

Comment on Be Adventurous by Brent

Brent — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:52:11 +0000

Thanks, Karl! I love taking my kids hiking on the mountains near our house here in Phoenix. I appreciate your point about it not needing to be a big adventure, but rather series of small ones. That fits my budget much better!

Comment on Be Gentle by Gary Kniseley

Gary Kniseley — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:23:02 +0000

Please stop convicting me. Very well said Karl and thank you for the personal reminder. I certainly preach this as well.

Comment on Be Available by Sean

Sean — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:01:07 +0000

In the midst of reading this post, my 3-year-old asked me to “sing the flute” along with his recording of “Yankee Doodle.” I whistled along as best I could and finished the article after the song. God is so faithful to provide an immediate test when we learn (or are in the midst of learning) something new! Great post, Karl!

Comment on Be Gentle by Doug

Doug — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:13:14 +0000

WOW! This is great stuff. Really appreciate this. I am going to put this in my Kidology folder under parenting to share with dad’s. How important to remain composed even under stress or are upset (hard for me sometimes with my teenage boys). This is great advice as a dad of teenagers too!

Comment on Introducing BE THE DAD TODAY by Wayne Stocks

Wayne Stocks — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:34:27 +0000

Keep up the great work!

Comment on Be Gentle by Todd McKeever

Todd McKeever — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:20:22 +0000

I just want to say thanks for posting this. This served as a great reminder if not for anyone other than me that our 5 minutes may not equal our kids 5 minutes. Thanks.