#765 - Proverbs 21:19

Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.

Proverbs 21:19

Choose wisely....-Love Dad

#751 - Excerpt from Sex God by Rob Bell

"If you're dating someone, what kind of man is he?  Does he demonstrate that he's the kind of man who would die for you?  What is his posture toward the world?  Does he serve, or is he waiting to be served?  Does he believe that he's owed something, that he's been shortchanged, that he's gotten the short end of the stick, that life owes him something?  Or is he out to see what he can give?  Does he see himself as being here to make the world a better place?

These are the big questions that you need to ask yourself....

...What does he expect of you?  Does he expect you to sleep with him when he hasn't committed to you forever?  Does he want all of you without his having to give all of him?

Can you tell him anything?  Can he be trusted?

Can you open up to him, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, knowing that he will protect, not exploit, that vulnerability?"

Excerpt from Sex God by Rob Bell 

#750 - Colossians 3:21

Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

Colossians 3:21

#723 - Excerpt from Sex God by Rob Bell

"Anytime we move toward another in any way, we are taking a risk.  A risk that she may say no.  Our gesture may not get returned.  Our invitation may be rejected.  Our love may not be reciprocated."

Excerpt from Sex God by Rob Bell

#710 - Never give up

Never give up. 

 Almost nothing works out the first time it is attempted.  Just because what you are doing does not seem to be working does not mean it won't work.  It just means that it might not work the way you are doing it.  Step back, think about what you could do different and try again. 

 Keep trying. 

 Never give up.

-Love Dad

#707 - Sunsets

Take a moment to stop and take in the sunset.

-Love Dad

#705 - Talk to me

You can tell me anything, anytime.

-Love Dad

#704 - Own It

You will make mistakes and when you do, own them.  You'll probably still get in trouble, but you're more likely to get in less trouble by owning it than denying it.  Don't blame your mistakes or poor choices on someone else, no one likes someone who can't step up and own their actions.

- Love Dad

#700 - That Feeling

Listen to that feeling that says "This isn't quite right."

-Love Dad

#698 - Kiss Goodnight

Always kiss your wife or husband goodnight before falling asleep.

-Love Dad

# 697 - 1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13

#690 - Lunch

If you live in the same general area, take the time to take your siblings out to lunch every once in a while.  Life is never that busy.

-Love Dad

#681 - Dad

I'll never tire of being your Dad.

-Love Dad

#677 - Check

When on a date and the check is delivered to your table, there will be a slight awkward pause, what happens next will help you determine if he's a gentleman or not.

-Love Dad

#675 - Dress Size

Turner & Jaxson - You should know her dress size, you shouldn't have to ask.

-Love Dad

#673 - Offer to Help

If you offer to help, don't quit until the job is done.

-Love Dad

#672 - Kiss Before Work

Always make sure you kiss your spouse before you leave for work.

Turner & Jaxson - I read a study once that said that men who kissed their wives before leaving for work were less likely to get into an auto accident than men who would just leave.  Stay safe and put this one into practice; besides even if the study isn't true some extra kissing of your wife on a daily basis can't hurt.

-Love Dad

#665 - Go BIG

GO BIG.  

Even if it means failing big...especially then.

-Love dad

#662 - Overdressed?

You can never overdress.  Don't stress about it.

-Love Dad

#659 - Trust Your Gut

If you have an iffy feeling about something (an outing with friends, a particualr boy, etc.) trust your gut.  Your instincts will keep you safe.

-Love Dad