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Protection and Trust: A Saga of Joseph and the Shepherds
The Bethlehem night air, usually crisp and clear, carried an unusual silence. It was the special kind of stillness that follows a miracle of God. A hushed reverence had settled over the stable. Inside, Joseph, a man whose hands knew the rough grain of wood and the...
Youth Gambling—A Father’s Guide to the New Normal
The 'game' your teen is playing may not be a game at all! He may be gambling. This is a startling reality for today’s parents. Did you know that problem gambling rates are higher among teens than adults? To inform and equip you as a loving father, in this article I...
How to Manage Parenting Stress: 8 Proven Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents
Introduction We live in a pressure-filled world. Add marriage and raising children, and the stress of life can be overwhelming. In this week's blog post, I will point out some of the hazards and offer some suggestions for managing the challenges of parenting under...
How to Help Noncustodial Fathers Secure Parenting Time: Best Practices and Support Resources
In our last article, we addressed some of the financial and employment, housing, parenting knowledge and skills, partner and child’s health, and personal well-being needs of fathers. To continue that conversation, in this post, we will examine the circumstances and...
Fathers as Family Shepherds
The role of a father has never been more critical, nor, perhaps, more confusing. In a culture saturated with distractions and conflicting voices, the spiritual leadership of men in the home is often the last domino to fall. Recent research reveals the shocking truth...
Good Dad Award – 2026 Nominations
By Urban Light Ministries • Published April 2026 • Nominations close May 29, 2026 You know a good dad. Maybe he’s your father, your husband, your neighbor, or a grandfather who never missed a single game. He didn’t seek applause. He just showed...