Looking for a way to show your kids how to give love away? How to experience true love? Watch This Say This  Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest holidays of the year. In 2023, Americans spent $25.9 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day. Every dollar spent on candy, flowers and jewelry was trying to express one word: LOVE. Unfortunately our world has a serious misunderstanding of what this word actually means. Read This Matthew 22:36-40 Say This  Jesus said God’s greatest commands revolve around the concept of love: Loving the Lord God with all of our heart, soul, and mind, and lovin ..read more

Watch This NOTE: This is designed for you, the dad, to complete first. We hope you’ll then use this to guide your family in a conversation about setting their own goals as individuals, and then some goals as a family. Say This It has been said that a goal without a plan is just a dream. If you gave an archer a bow and arrow and told him to, “SHOOT!” his first response would probably be, “At what?” Without a target he would have no purpose for shooting. He could shoot the arrow anywhere, and it would not matter where the arrow ended up. On the other hand, if you gave the archer a target and ..read more

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in the Faith for Fathers Family 5K this morning. Your enthusiasm, support, and dedication truly made this event a resounding success! Your commitment to our cause is truly inspiring, and we couldn't be more grateful for your presence. To check your race results and see how you performed, simply click on the button below. We're thrilled to share this accomplishment with you and celebrate your achievement! Full Results  Results by Age Group We also wanted to take this opportunity to invite you to join us for next ye ..read more

Do This Print the last page of this Table Talk and have it with you at the table. Say This This is a Tournament Bracket. In a few weeks, people will start talking about “their bracket.” They will be referring to one of these they have completed for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. I want us to fill one in and see how it works. Do This Going in birth order and considering how many people are at the table, add the names of each person at the table. You can drop them in straight down the line or populate it randomly. If you have more spaces than family, add yourself and/or your wife as needed. Exp ..read more

Do This  Find some crayons (various colors.) Be sure to have a new or almost new one. Hold it up for everyone to see. Say/Do This  Who can tell me what this is? Let’s see if we can work together to name all of the colors in a simple 12 count pack. (purple, red, green, yellow, black, blue, brown, orange, white, pink, gray and turquoise - You might want to go first and get “turquoise” out of the way.) Say This  Now I want us to describe this crayon. (Hold up the new or almost new crayon.) What are some things we know about this crayon? (color, new, hard, etc.) [Note: You’re listen ..read more

Say This  Any family that has taken a family vacation has probably experienced the frustration of overpacking. Whether standing behind a jam-packed minivan with 5 more things to load, or frantically moving items out of an overweight bag at the airport, trying to pack everything you think you’ll need is one of the biggest stresses of traveling. Ask This  What are some “must haves” when we travel? (Clothes/toothbrush/food/ etc.) What are some things that are nice to have, but aren’t really necessary? (Beach chairs/toys/golf clubs/bikes/etc.)  Say This  Sometimes it’s not simp ..read more

Do This Prepare a small wrapped gift box or bag with a $5 inside. When you’re ready to begin, put it in the middle of the table. [NOTE: You will need the same gift for everyone at the table, but hidden away until the end.] Ask This  What comes to mind when you see a wrapped gift? (Listen for: Who’s it for? What’s inside? Is it heavy? etc…) Who would rather give a gift than receive one? (If someone raises their hand, ask them to explain why.) What’s the best wrapped gift you’ve ever received? Say This  The title of this Table Talk is, “The Gift of God.” God’s gift to us is what the st ..read more

Say This  We live in a busy world, and our lives and schedules seem to get more hectic by the minute. This isn’t just true for adults. Kids are busier than ever, with a seemingly endless list of sports and activities. So what should we do to keep up with the demands of our lives, and keep our tanks from running empty? (Place a glass, a spoon, and a pitcher on the kitchen table. Fill the pitcher with water, but make sure the glass has only a small amount of water in it.) Say This  Our lives are a lot like this cup and spoon. Imagine the cup represents your life, and the water in it re ..read more

Say This I’m going to show a video clip from a movie that came out when I was a kid. It’s about a group of kids who are on a treasure hunt. What is the most important item you need for a treasure hunt? [Map] Watch This Ask This Why is it important to have a map for a treasure hunt? (It tells us where to find the treasure.) Say This The map gives us directions to what we’re trying to find. When I think about our family, I believe we have a very special treasure. God created our family not just so we can live in the same house and spend time together. I believe God wants our family to do some ..read more

Do This Give everyone a napkin/Post-It/paper and a pen or pencil. Say This I’m going to show a video clip from a movie. I want you to watch and think of one word that describes the family in the clip. Watch This Say This OK…write down one word you think describes this family. (Give time and then go one-by-one around the table to share answers. As everyone shares, you’re looking for anything that connects to busyness. You need to write “Busy” on your paper in case no one else does.) Say This I think this family is a very BUSY family. They have a lot going on and a lot of people to manage. OK ..read more