Strengthening the Bonds between Father and Child Through Service to Others
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Author
Bauman, Doug
Date
2011
Degree
Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
Abstract
Fatherhood has been the most joyful and rewarding gift that God has ever given to
me. My kids mean the world to me and I absolutely treasure and cherish every moment
that I spend with them. Despite all of its associated joys and laughter, fatherhood also
often presents dads with difficult challenges to face and overcome. For example, some
dads struggle with maintaining open and productive lines of communication with their
children, while others have a difficult time establishing any type of prayer life with their
kids. Some fathers have a tough time identifying their child’s hopes and dreams, while
others are unsure about how to discuss and live out their Christian beliefs with their
children. My concern is that too many of these dads are either unsure of who to turn to
for assistance or they are too busy to take the time to develop and strengthen their
spiritual relationship with their kids.