The Father's Handbook is a living field guide for dads. It blends doctrine, research, and practical habits—built to help you lead with love, stay present, and raise resilient kids. Start with the commandments below, then dive into each section for deeper guidance and real posts.
The Father's Handbook
The Father's Handbook
A quick-start hub: why fathers matter, the commandments of presence, and every post.
Ten Commandments of Fatherhood
- Lead with love, never fear.
- Eyes up, phone down: be present daily.
- Preside with humility, pray with your family.
- Provide and protect with steadiness and calm.
- Discipline with clarity, never with anger.
- Honor and uplift your wife—unity anchors kids.
- Make time: quantity and quality both matter.
- Teach by doing: work, worship, and play together.
- Guard the home: set tech and time boundaries.
- Remember your purpose: raise future disciples and citizens.
Posts
View alldiscipline-boundariesCourageous Parenting Basics
2025-03-08Loving discipline, clear expectations, and calm correction.
fatherhood-foundationsConference Voices on Fatherhood
2025-03-05Highlights since 2000: fathers are unique, irreplaceable, and called to lead with love.
fatherhood-foundationsThe Vital Role of Fathers in the Home
2025-03-01Why involved fatherhood lifts every outcome—and why your presence is irreplaceable.
Topics
Foundations
Love-forward fatherhood: emotional safety, steady presence, and leading with kindness.
Marriage & Partnership
Honor and uplift your wife; unity between parents anchors kids.
Spiritual Leadership
Lead worship, pray with and for your family, and set the spiritual tone at home.
Time & Presence
Quantity and quality time; eyes up, phone down.
Discipline & Boundaries
Consistent, calm boundaries teach love, safety, and accountability.
Finance & Stewardship
Provide, save, give, and teach money with calm clarity.
Health & Fitness
Strength, stamina, sleep, and stress management for dads.
Philosophy & Purpose
Define your telos, values, and family culture; lead with vision.
Skills & Making
Practical skills, DIY, and mentoring through projects.
Work & Provision
Provide with steadiness, model work ethic, and balance presence.