Say This: Life can get busy with school, work, activities, and entertainment. God calls us to seek Him first in everything. Our relationship with God should not be an afterthought but our highest priority. When we put Him first, He has promised to bless and guide our lives. Jesus stressed this during His Sermon on the […] The post What Is Your Main Thing? appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Before You StartPrint the included crossword puzzle. Print one per family member. DOWNLOAD CROSSWORD PUZZLE Watch ThisTell your family to watch this clip: Ask ThisWhat did you notice? (changes, different hair styles, face changes, etc)Do ThisIf your family has a place in the home where you are measuring your children’s height as they grow up, […] The post Spiritual Math appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Before You StartPrint the included crossword puzzle. Print one per family member. DOWNLOAD CROSSWORD PUZZLE Watch ThisTell your family to watch this clip: Ask ThisWhat did you notice? (changes, different hair styles, face changes, etc)Do ThisIf your family has a place in the home where you are measuring your children’s height as they grow up, […] The post Spiritual Math appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Watch This: Say This:The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but can also cause stress and tension, especially within our families. Time with family can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations, hurt feelings, and differences in opinion or disagreements that can leave us feeling disappointed, anxious, and frustrated. How do we navigate these challenges […] The post Home for the Holidays appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Do This: Impress your family with this simple Table Trick with two forks, two toothpicks and the salt shaker. Watch the “How To” video on YouTube. Ask This: How does this even work? (Explain the concept of the forks balancing each other and then the heavy ends at the base create the balance point with the toothpicks. Keep […] The post Finding Family Balance appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Watch This Try ThisFind several bags of varying sizes (suitcases, carry-ons, book bags, etc.). Place smaller bags inside larger bags all the way up to the largest suitcase you can find. Close them up until all you see is one large suitcase. As you begin, bring out the large suitcase and slowly begin to open […] The post Baggage Check appeared first on Faith for Fathers ..read more

Watch This [Note: There are a few Bible verses to read. We suggest reading these ahead of time so you can give a little explanation to younger children.] Ask This Why was the lady frustrated with the man? Why was the man frustrated with the lady? Ask This Have you ever felt misunderstood or unheard in our family? Who can think of a time when you tried to share something but other people in our family misunderstood and did something totally opposite from what you expected? Say This Good communication is not as easy as just talking. It demands work on the person speaking and the person listeni ..read more

Say This The title of this family devotion is “The Danger of Anger.” Can anyone guess what this is about? Watch This Ask This Have you ever felt like the little girl in the clip? I want us to sit quietly for 15 seconds and everyone thinks of something that really makes you angry. Not mad or sad, but angry. Go! Ask This When you got angry did you just explode like the little red guy in the clip or did you catch yourself and choose a different response? Say This OK…Let’s go around the table and let everyone share what makes you angry. (Note: Try to keep this from becoming a “Dr. Phil Show.” I ..read more

Ask This  When is a time that you remember being completely alone? How did this situation make you feel? Watch This Say This In this scene, the main character has survived a terrible storm and plane crash, and has washed up on a remote island. Although thankful to be alive, he quickly realizes that he is completely alone. Imagine the fear and loneliness you would feel in a situation like this? We will probably never find ourselves lost on a deserted island, but we will all have times when we feel lonely or isolated. What should we do during these times? Realize Everyone Experiences Lonel ..read more

Do This:  Gather these items: Post-In Notes, pens or pencils, a Bible, and one large bowl from the kitchen. Say this:  Does anyone know what the word “Phobia” means? It means to be afraid of something. There are all kinds of fears or phobias.  Ask This: What is something you are afraid of? [Allow for answers] Here are the top five phobias: #5: Dogs, #4: Helplessness, #3: Heights, #2: Snakes, #1: Spiders Say This:  Another word for fear is “Anxiety.” Basically, it’s anything that makes us worry, nervous or uneasy. I remember one time when I was really nervous…[share a story ..read more