Have you ever walked through something with one of your kids, and you felt like you were the wrong person to walk them through it? Maybe they were dealing with an issue that was foreign to you, or it came at a time when you were underwater and couldn’t help them swim too. I’ve been there. Proverbs 11:14 says, “…in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Maybe it’s time to call in for some reinforcements. Are there other people who have been where your kids are? Invite them to speak into your children’s lives. And, let your kids know what a gift it is to have more voices in their lives. On to victory!

When it comes be being a husband and father, I’ve met so many guys who have a ton of regrets. In this week’s post, our newest guest writer, Greg Williams, shares a few things that have helped him stay on purpose and feel confident he’s doing what he should be doing as a dad. Here are seven decisions to get right as husband and father.

Here’s a bit of inspiration for finding mentors this week:

• “The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.” – John Maxwell
• “It’s been true in my life that when I’ve needed a mentor, the right person shows up.” – Ken Blanchard
• “True friends stab you in the front.” – Oscar Wilde

'True friends stab you in the front.' – Oscar Wilde Share On Twitter

Connect the dots. You have a child in your life who’s trying to learn something, overcome something, remove something, or acquire something. You also have a friend in your life who’s learned, overcome, removed, or acquired that thing. Connect them together and not only will you help your child with “the thing,” you’ll be teaching them a valuable life lesson in the process. And, your friend will be both honored and blessed by the connection.

Make it a great week,

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

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