Tag Archives: fatherhood

An adoptive father returns home

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Dr. G

Kevin brought us an appreciation for the challenges adoptive parents face in staying involved with church when their children experience emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges that make church attendance difficult. Continue reading →

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Jeff Davidson…Embracing the brokenness with unconditional love

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Dr. G

God has created and equipped you to become the warrior, protector, provide, encourager, and equipper for your children and your family too. Continue reading →

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Jeff Davidson…How do you overcome becoming a vacant dad?

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dr. G

But there is another type of vacant dad. And he is just as dangerous and as likely to occur. That’s the dad who is still in the household, but he is not engaged, he’s not involved, and he’s not actively fulfilling his roles and responsibilities to his family. He’s a vacant dad too. And he’s just as guilty as the dad who walks out on his family. He’s walked out as well, in every way but physically.
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25 warning signs for fathers when kids have special needs…

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Dr. G

So when we are challenged by our children with special needs and the redefining of our roles as fathers, we are confounded. That’s because the measure of a man is actually determined by how he responds to the challenge of raising a son or daughter with special needs. Continue reading →

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Burdens and blessings…

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Dr. G

And then one day I realized that the burdens often provide the biggest blessings in our lives. For every dream that is dashed by the new normal as a dad of a child with special needs, a window is cracked into new insights and revelations from God. Continue reading →

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