Jesus said, “…I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) It can be so easy as dads to give in to the darkness. We see the pain, problems and predicaments of this world. If we’re not careful, we can forget that Jesus came to be the LIGHT and to spark hope in our hearts. One way to rekindle the hope in your heart is to recall the first time God brought light. At creation. He said, “Let there be light,” and since that moment, the power of light has existed to illuminate, disinfect, cause growth and guide our path. When you consider that first light, and then realize that spiritually speaking, Jesus coming was an even greater light, things don’t seem so dim. This Christmas season, let’s keep the light in focus and remind our families that, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

5 crucial manners to teach your kids: Learning to say I’m sorry should be towards the top of the list when it comes to manners. It is the quickest way to repair damaged relationships. While “Please” and “Thank you” may be magic words, “I’m sorry” is a phrase that can bring healing (James 5:16).

Diving into fatherhood with Chip Ingram: The modern challenges dads face can often seem impossible to overcome. So, what does the Bible tell us about fatherhood? Chip Ingram explains why dads often feel like they’re failing and shares practical steps every dad can take to remove that internal doubt. The truth is a lot of us parent out of fear instead of letting God’s Word help us become the fathers we really want to be.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” – Plato

“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” – Helen Keller

Share the light. Find someone you love this week and pour some light into their life. It could be by offering a sincere compliment. Maybe a text that reminds them you’re praying for them. Or, perhaps it’s a genuine question about their welfare paired with a listening ear. Somehow, during this advent season, find a way to share some light. It pushes out the darkness!

Kent Evans
Author of The Manhood Journey, co-founder of Manhood Journey and Father On Purpose.

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