FivestarMan

Dear Dave, What do you think about online bill payments or automatic monthly deductions to pay for everyday bills?

Fathers, adolescence is a critical time for your children’s development. Studies indicate that when fathers are connected to their kids, they fare substantially better as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Father, you cannot underestimate the power of the words that you speak over your children. As a father, your words can have the power of life and death.

Our son is 21, and he’s embarking on a career as a professional soccer player. The beginning money isn’t huge. He’ll only be making about $30,000 a year, and we want to know how we can help him manage this money and not get caught up in the idea that he has to live a glamorous lifestyle.

Dear Dave, I’ve been playing the lottery a bit lately. I’m a Christian, and I was wondering what your views are on this. We’ve been struggling financially, and it seems that a chance to win millions is worth a buck or two. Your advice and opinion on this would be cherished.

One of the most challenging things men must to do is to lead their family spiritually.  Men ask me regularly, “How do you lead family devotions?”  I have to admit that we have not consistently practiced family devotions.  I have chosen seasons where we have sat down as a family to study the Word — but [...]

Our daughter is 24, engaged to be married, and we can’t afford to pay for the kind of wedding she wants. Should we let her know the situation up front, and how can we keep from feeling guilty about things?

Solomon said, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” Hope is a confident belief that a desire or promise will be achieved within a specific time period. I believe we can trace a lot of the problems in marriages to this one principle.

Marriage has a Nemesis—an enemy—a scheming and divisive force that wants to destroy your relationship with your wife. Everything good from God is contested by Satan. He can’t stand the thought of agreement, truth, and harmony; therefore, he will do anything that he can to breakup your marriage.

A few years ago I read the great words written by Dr. Ken Lehman. He wrote them as if a child were speaking to his or her parent. I have found them to be very helpful as Tatum and I raise our children, in fact we actually have them hanging in our kitchen. So as they have helped us, I’m persuaded they can help you too.