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Fatherhood
Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the world on different days, with different histories and traditions. But the American holiday, the third Sunday of June, has its origins in the church. In 1908, Grace Golden Clayton organized the first Father’s Day celebration in a Methodist church in Fairmont, West Virginia, to memorialize men killed in a local mining disaster. Today it serves as a time to reflect on the role dads play in their children’s lives and, in many churches, the Fatherhood of God.
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My Grandfather’s Greatest Legacy
His life as a pastor in rust-belt Illinois was rich in service, dignity, and the imitation of Christ. I want to follow in his steps.
The Millennial Dad Dividend
Every young father I know is a great dad. I think it’s a major sign of hope.
Let Your Sons Grow Up to Be Heroes
Boys need worthy role models, but we’ve debunked the very concept of heroism. It’s taking a toll.
The Bulletin
Jon Tyson on Fatherhood
The Bulletin welcomes Jon Tyson for a conversation about fatherhood and the practice of blessing your children.
The Bulletin
The Masculinity Crisis with John Eldredge
The Bulletin welcomes John Eldredge for a conversation about masculinity in far-right politics.
News
What Is Christian Radio Missing? Dad Rock.
The upstart station Iron-FM sets out to reach male listeners with classic songs, a gospel message, and lots of distortion.
Review
The Best Books for Christian Men Aren’t Always About Being Men
Some should tiptoe onto gender-role battlegrounds. But most should stay on safer scriptural turf.
Review
The Lovely Country That Smells of Evil
A memoir of apartheid-era South Africa juggles affection, anger, and hope for redemption.
Faithful Fathers
Reports of the death of fatherhood have been greatly exaggerated. There are many good dads, like mine, quietly blessing their children.
Paternity Leave Made Me a Better Christian Dad
Time off at the very beginning helps fathers prepare to bring up their children in the “discipline and instruction of the Lord.”