The Influence of a Father: How You Can Be the Role Model and Mentor Your Children Need

by Lane, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780964743540
• ISBN10: 096474354X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Marriage Today

Summary

If you want to be an effective father for your children, The Influence of a Father is for you. Armed with Biblical truths and a wealth of knowledge gained from personal and professional experience, Tom Lane will show you how you can use your influence to train and prepare your children for life. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Tom Lane serves as the Men's correspondent for the nationally televised program, Family and Marriage Today He also is a Senior Pastor at Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas Tom and his wife, Jan, have been happily married for 28 years. They have 4 children and 1 grandchild

Table of Contents

Foreward
Introduction: The Heritage of A Father: The Gift That Keeps On Giving	p. 1
Establishing Standards for a Father's Influence
Taking a Personal Inventory	p. 7
Understanding the Nature of Your Children	p. 17
Influencing Your Children Toward Godliness	p. 31
Developing a Healthy Fear of God in Your Children	p. 47
Transferring Standards Through a Father's Influence
A Matter of Character	p. 67
Faith's Influence on Character Development	p. 85
Balanced Discipline: Submission to Authority	p. 95
Balanced Discipline: Corrective Discipline	p. 109
Balanced Discipline: Accountability	p. 123
Using the Experiences of Life as Your Classroom	p. 137
Supporting Standards for a Father's Influence
The Importance of Spending Time with Your Kids	p. 153
The Balance of Two Perspectives	p. 165
Preparing Your Child for His Destiny	p. 173
The Big Picture: It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over	p. 183
Partnering With God Through Prayer	p. 199
Teaching Your Teens About Drinking	p. 211
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