It’s a long story so bear with me or scan through…might be best to print if you want the whole story as it’s 3 pages…a few of you have asked for details and it’s easier than having 10 long phone conversations…plus this email will go in Seth’s memory journal so I want to capture most of the experience…most of you know he is my only son…9 years old…and in my very biased opinion is a wonderful boy…a true gift from God…I love to fish and like to hunt…Seth is the exact opposite…loves to hunt and shoot anything at anytime and likes to fish…so it appears a lot more hunting is in my future…

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What I have written today can also be applied to your daughters.

According the Hebrew Bible, the oldest and best source of spiritual education was spelled with one word that has six letters—Parent! Fathers, do not abdicate your role to your wife or to a Sunday School Teacher, youth leader or to teachers at school.  Deuteronomy 6 places the emphasis on the father to be the primary educator (mothers also educate), since God has placed you as the leader of your home. Take the lead with informal teaching and formal teaching.

Informal teaching is integrating Biblical Truth and Christ into our daily routines and encounters.  Spontaneously pray when an occasion arises, and speak into a situation to give God’s perspective.  See yourself as a teacher that is always teaching.

In the formal setting carve out time, show up, be engaged, and take the initiative! Read Bible stories out loud with you kids right before they go to bed or around the kitchen table. Listen to Christian CDs together and discuss the content. Be willing to share your insight.  Men, the Holy Spirit has given you unique and keen wisdom.

Never underestimate your wisdom!