Many child experts agree that the role of a father in the lives of children is crucial to guiding and nurturing their development. Unfortunately, most men coast through their parenting journey without ever reflecting, assessing, or measuring the impact their actions and words have on their children. Fortunately, all is not lost. If men would begin to pursue fatherhood the way they pursue sex, the results would be pretty incredible. Through his many personal stories, Derek's proactive, self-re...

Incredible Women, Incredible StoriesSomeone’s Hope, Someone’s HealingSomeone’s BreakthroughHave you ever found yourself facing a tough circumstance and, no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to shake feelings of ingratitude? That’s exactly what was happening to me until I had a chance encounter with a homeless woman who motivated me to reflect on what it truly meant to be thankful. That’s when this book was born.For one year, 365 ¼ days, I interviewed a v...

The Power of the Prophetic Blessing offers a seldom-heard message of encouragement and blessing for today and for generations to come.

Be a Better Dad Today! is a global bestseller for a reason: it's one of the best books on fatherhood you will ever read. Warmly endorsed by dozens of America's best-known and most respected fathers, the book lays out the "Ten Tools of Fatherhood" that will help every dad who uses them. The book is the product of Slayton's thirty-year study of fatherhood on five different continents, his research, and his own experience raising four children with his wife of twenty-six years. Slayt...

Perhaps the most powerful influence in the world is that of a dad on his child. Baseball gloves, dirty diapers, tiny little hands, first days of school, daddy-daughter dances, and learner's permits... and so much more! There's no way you can be ready for it all, but this is when you need to get a bit of a head start...First Time Dad by Focus on the Family ministry veteran (and father of 6) John Fuller lets you in on the stuff you really need to kn...

The relationship between a father and a son is like none other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. But many dads struggle with feelings of inadequacy regarding their fathering abilities. They want to be better dads.Rick Johnson can show them how. In this insightful and practical book, Johnson shows how fathers can be equipped and inspired to be positive ro...

Love your kids for who they are.Mom and dad, your kids are created in God's image, not your own. Jill Savage and Kathy Koch will guide you in truly appreciating your kids. They will teach you how to study and become an expert on your children, because you cannot fully embrace them until you truly know them.In No More Perfect Kids, Jill Savage and Kathy Koch equip us with the tools and perspective to:Identify and remove the Perfection ...

Encouragement and Wisdom on Fathering BoysNo one can prepare a son for life better than his father. Dads are role models and this book encourages fathers to grow into the kind of men they want their sons to become. Practical topics include preparing boys for work, marriage, sexuality, friendships, and their relationships with God. The author researches and speaks on family issues, and is also a dad himself. Originally published as How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life. Upda...

You May Be Single, But You’re Not Alone.Being a great dad is challenging enough when you’re part of a two-person team. But now you’re raising your kids single-handedly. How can you provide the emotional, physical, and spiritual support your children need, cover all the details of running a household, and still earn a living to support your family? Being a solo dad could easily be the toughest job of your life.The good news is you’re not alone. Inside this book you’ll find t...

Courage. Assertiveness. Love for God. Protecting kids from bullying. These are some of the traits of great dads. In this accessible quick read, Coughlin draws on his experience as a dad, soccer coach, and leading voice in men's ministries to equip men to be the dads their kids need. He challenges men to unleash their God-given potential to raise strong sons and daughters. The perfect gift for Dad when a greeting card isn't enough.

Every dad wants to be a great dad. But what does it take to build a great dad? What raw materials does one need? And how do you put them all together?Designed for the do-it-yourselfer in every man, Project Dad is a humorous, biblically based guidebook to becoming a great dad. With short, entertaining chapters that cover five key components, this guidebook encourages fathers to raise their children with a renewed sense of purpose in order to positively impact them in their ...

Become the Dad Your Kids NeedThe rewards of being a brave dad are great. But no guts, no glory. First you have to be willing to follow God's job description for dads as given in the Bible.In Brave Dad you'll receive guidance on...the starting point of being a godly dad—loving your wifehow to raise children who desire to follow Godways to lovingly discipline kids and encourage obediencetraps to avoid in th...