Quotes about Fatherhood

The absence of men in the household has caused people to not know how to respond to authority with respect. There's a major problem with the patriarchs having been chased out of the house.

Like the prodigal's father, God accepts us as we are. But He doesn't want to leave us that way. God will change us.

The best thing a man can do for his children is love their mother.

Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy.

Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.

I prioritize my daughter and my wife.

face." I sat spellbound. Here it was — the image of grace I had been seeking: an aspiring father bringing unconditional acceptance to a child who had absolutely nothing to offer, no accolades or accomplishments, just herself in all of her vulnerability and scars and weaknesses. My eyes moistened. This is the love of a dad. Maybe — just maybe — this is the love of a Father.

And, to help society at large to understand that in the equation of life, fathers are of equal importance as mothers.

Without a positive male role model in your life it is extremely difficult to become a man who benefits his family and benefits society.

Thus when someone is born again, the Holy Spirit gives that person new Fatherward desires, a new heavenward orientation whereby we cry, "Abba, Father!" In other words, all those indwelled by the Holy Spirit really want to pray. The Holy Spirit causes all the children of God to believe that God is their Father and fills them with an undying desire to talk to him.

Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.

I'm born to be a father. And I've been looking forward to this all my life.