“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.” Proverbs 10:2 God’s economy works differently. Though the world’s financial systems may seem to benefit from “profit at any cost” God looks at our hearts and wants to change them to be more like Himself, regardless of what profit we make on this […]
Author: Ricky Cassford
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:1
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.” Proverbs 10:1 This verse, that begins the two phrase, one verse wisdom that continues through chapter 22, of the book of Proverbs, plainly states that seeking to make wise choices makes a father proud. […]
GoldRush!
I would highly recommend an event like this if you have the opportunity! If you’ve never done something like this, we gather for GoldRush every year (lately we’ve done it…) at Winding River Resort Campground just outside of Grand Lake Colorado.
Allow Them to Fail
A father who leads in humility has children who understand forgiveness. A father who leads in honesty has children who truly understand what integrity means and who strive to maintain their own.
Confidence vs Arrogance
As teenagers (and tweens), your children will arrogantly believe that what they think to be right, is “the way it is.” This will be difficult. Remember they will be adults and the same truths apply to their selfish-pride even now. Also remember, your job is to help them understand the difference between arrogance and confidence.
The “Family Tree” of Sin
Your children will respect you more when you are wrong, and you own up to it asking for their forgiveness, than when they realize that you are so stubborn you will act like you’re right at all costs, even the expense of your honesty.
Father Daughter Camp Out! “SILVER RUN”
But some of the best time, was actually when it rained… it rained the day we got there (before anyone else – because I took the whole day off), and we sat in the tent and played cards. Saturday afternoon, we spent lunch eating hot dogs under a tree to avoid the rain – of course, we had our rain gear on, but it was really fun.
It was definitely something that she will remember, and she already talking about wanting to go back next year.
Get in the Pool!
When we arrived at the pool, my daughter immediately got in, and I realized I had forgotten to bring a journal in which I had intended to do my daily study (still multitasking — guess not!). Upset by this, I dove into my book (pun intended), somewhat disgruntled… and only read two paragraphs. What I read was this:
HONESTY – It Starts with You
Your integrity, like that of a ship, has a wholeness to it. If you are dishonest, then your “ship” has a hole in the keel and is taking on water. Your integrity is no longer intact, and while a ship can take on some water and still float it is a practice in futility to continually compromise the integrity of the ship that is keeping you afloat.
Admit When You’re Wrong
Admitting when you are wrong not only gives your children permission to be wrong themselves, but it also teaches them how to be honest when they are!