Lesson 161 - “The Powerful Influence of Fathers”

Can a man today be dominant and not domineering? Can he lead by example while fulfilling the role of leader, father, or even boss? If so, that would mean a tremendous ability to voluntarily let Someone else dominate him--his time, his thoughts, his focus. Wouldn't that be powerful?

Gary Fraley continues his exhortation to the newly- or soon-to-be-married with a few words about children. Just as marriage is an institution of God, a full quiver is His reward. This basic perspective has the promise of much fruit both in the way we have and raise our children.

You're a father. You want to be dependable. You need your family and others to trust you. What does God give you to equip you for this role of responsibility? He could have written many books. But He didn't.

We have heard it repeated many times: "the answer is God's Word and prayer". We know these two things give us balance when other things are out of control. But what does that look like??