Author: Eric Willingham

Here’s a powerful thought… Your Father in Heaven delights when He sees you. For those of us whose earthly fathers failed at their God-given role in their children’s lives, the thought of God smiling over us can seem impossible. But it’s true. You are wanted and cherished by your heavenly Father, welcomed into His family,… more The Truth About How Your Heavenly Father Sees You

This might sound harsh, but it is the truth… Your father abandoned you because of his own sinful selfish desires. His sin led him not to value you, his precious child and responsibility, as he should.  It was sin not to protect and provide for you, to be present and rescue you if needed.  It… more The Cruel Lies of Fatherlessness

The bond between a father and son is unique and unrivaled. A father is his son’s first hero, and a boy often grows up wanting to be just like him. Tragically, this connection, ideally grounded in love and security, is often unraveled by circumstances beyond a precious son’s control. In America today, more than 25… more Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness – Be the Man God Intended You to Be

The God-appointed roles of a father are to be the Pastor, Provider, and Protector of the home. Any father that fails in one or more of these vial roles inflicts some degree of a fatherhood abandonment wound on his children. In our sinful and corrupt world, most men have experienced some type of wound from… more The Three God-Ordained Roles of Fathers

It’s not optional for the Christian So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. ~ Colossians… more Biblical Forgiveness

God made you for more. “How’re you doing?” “Fine.” It’s a routine exchange that is parroted millions of times every day all across our nation. But are we really fine? How much damage is happening because we – men, especially – refuse to admit when we’re not fine? Have we taken the time to consider… more “Fine” Isn’t Good Enough