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The Example of Integrity
Integrity is what you do when no one’s watching — and for dads, that’s where legacy is built. Proverbs 20:7 says, “The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him.” That means your example has generational reach. Do your kids see honesty when it’s inconvenient? Do they see consistency between your public faith and your private choices? When they do, they learn what real faith looks like. Integrity isn’t perfection — it’s direction. When you mess u
Michael Belfor
Oct 221 min read


Strength in Surrender
Most men equate strength with control — control over work, money, outcomes, emotions. But God’s definition flips the script: real strength comes from surrender. When you surrender to God, you aren’t giving up; you’re giving over. You release the illusion of control and place your family, career, and future in His hands. Jesus modeled this perfectly in Gethsemane when He prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). It wasn’t weakness — it was strength under submissi
Michael Belfor
Oct 201 min read
Becoming the Man Your Kids Will Remember
Every dad leaves an imprint. Years from now, your children will tell stories about you — how you loved, how you led, how you lived. What...
Michael Belfor
Oct 151 min read
When Work Feels Endless
Every dad knows the grind. Emails, bills, projects, deadlines — they never stop. It’s easy to let work consume your best energy and give...
Michael Belfor
Oct 141 min read
Worship as a Family Habit
Sundays shouldn’t just be church days — they should be worship days. And worship doesn’t stop when you walk out the sanctuary doors. When...
Michael Belfor
Oct 121 min read
Dad, You’re Not Behind
In a world of comparison, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing. You see other dads crushing their careers, posting perfect family...
Michael Belfor
Oct 111 min read
Building Legacy, Not Just Lifestyle
It’s easy for dads to chase comfort — bigger paychecks, nicer homes, newer toys. But what if the real goal isn’t building a lifestyle,...
Michael Belfor
Oct 101 min read
When You Feel Spiritually Dry
Every dad goes through dry seasons — times when prayer feels flat and faith feels distant. You’re not alone. Even King David wrote, “My...
Michael Belfor
Oct 91 min read
Anger Management, Dad Edition
Every dad gets angry. The problem isn’t anger itself — it’s what we do with it. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry and do not sin; do not let...
Michael Belfor
Oct 81 min read
The Power of Routine
Children thrive on structure. It gives them a sense of safety and predictability in a world that’s constantly changing. But the truth is...
Michael Belfor
Oct 71 min read


Guarding Your Heart and Home
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” As dads, that verse doesn’t just apply to...
Michael Belfor
Oct 61 min read


Ending the Month with Gratitude
Gratitude changes perspective. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Michael Belfor
Sep 301 min read


Teaching Responsibility Without Crushing Spirit
Kids need responsibility to grow. Chores, schoolwork, and commitments teach discipline.
But responsibility must be balanced with encouragement, or kids can feel crushed under pressure.
Michael Belfor
Sep 291 min read


Sabbath for the Whole Family
Sundays remind us that rest isn’t optional — it’s holy. Exodus 20:8 says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” For dads, leading your family into Sabbath means more than just going to church. It’s about creating a rhythm of worship, rest, and joy together.
Michael Belfor
Sep 281 min read


The Discipline of Time
Time is a father’s most valuable resource. You can earn more money, but you can’t create more time. Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
Kids spell love T-I-M-E.
Michael Belfor
Sep 261 min read


Raising Kids to Serve
Our culture teaches kids to ask, “What’s in it for me?” But Jesus taught a better way: “The greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11). As dads, we get to raise kids who see serving not as weakness, but as strength.
Michael Belfor
Sep 251 min read


The Gift of Consistency
Kids thrive on consistency. The same bedtime routine, the same rules, the same tone of voice — these patterns communicate stability. And...
Michael Belfor
Sep 241 min read


Courage in the Face of Fear
ear is a universal part of life. For dads, it often takes the shape of financial worries, fear of failing our families, or fear about the world our kids are growing up in. But courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the decision to trust God and keep moving forward in spite of it.
Michael Belfor
Sep 231 min read


The Dad Who Apologizes
One of the strongest things a father can do is say, “I’m sorry.” Too often dads think authority means never admitting fault. But that...
Michael Belfor
Sep 231 min read


Teaching Work and Rest
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” One of the best lessons we can...
Michael Belfor
Sep 221 min read
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