TY - BOOK AU - McDowell,Josh TI - The father connection: 10 qualities of the heart that empower your children to make right choices SN - 9780805460940 AV - BV4529,M336.M478.F384 1996 PY - 1996/// CY - Nashville, Tennessee. PB - Broadman and Holman Publishers KW - Fatherhood KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Biblical teaching KW - God (Christianity) N1 - Being a dad in tough times --; The father connection --; The father's unconditional love and acceptance --; The father's purity --; The father's truth --; The trustworthy father --; The father who comforts and supports --; The father as refuge --; The father as friend --; The father who disciplines --; The father and forgiveness --; The father and respect --; A father after God's own heart --; Appendix A: Fun things dads can do with their kids; 2; https://ciu.libwizard.com/copyright-requests N2 - "As a young father I was running scared . . . I feared the culture would capture my kids . . . but I figured if I could find the ultimate model of fatherhood and then emulate that model, I had a fighting chance." Updated and redesigned for a new generation of dads, Josh McDowell's ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner The Father Connection looks at ten parenting qualities inspired by the ultimate model of fatherhood. Embracing these godly characteristics will make all the difference in a child, boosting self-esteem and sense of purpose, helping him or her to: • Feel loved and secure • Develop a reputation of integrity • Know their dad keeps his promises • Stand up to unhealthy peer pressure • Avoid drug and alcohol abuse • Save sex until marriage • Desire their father's counsel • Admit when they're wrong • Come to their dad in times of trouble or hurt • Admire and respect their father as their parent ER -