A Portrait of My Father
Father’s Day is on Sunday. Today we are taking a look back at a heart-felt blog written in honor of a much-loved father. As Father’s Day approaches, I’m taking time to reflect on what my Dad taught me. My…
Category Fatherhood
The Best Summer Memories Ever
It’s June. School is out. Father’s Day is approaching. Ballgames are being played. Vacations are happening. Join us as we reach into our archives and journey back in time with Kevin Weaver and his memories of summertime. Ah, summertime. It…
New Pathways – James Mincks
James Mincks graduated from the New Pathways for Good Dads program in 2019. Since then he has continued to make great strides with his parenting skills as well as in his personal life. He sees his sons on a regular…
New Pathways – Danny Watkins
“Things happen for a reason.” Danny Watkins may not always have felt that statement was true, but if you asked him today, he would tell you that there is a reason for everything. Danny had been a drug addict most…
New Pathways – Noah Husky
After Noah’s final stay in prison, he made Victory Mission his home plan. Positive changes began taking place. At Victory Mission, Noah was enrolled in the Restoration Program, a program that would cause him to change from who he wanted…
The Power of Glove
I believe in the power of a glove. This is not a religious conviction, though Annie Savoy and Joh Kinsella would probably disagree. I hold a simple belief that a glove can make a significant difference in someone’s life. …
When a Child is Defiant
“Ok, time to get in your car seat.” This statement was made in a very even, calm voice. It was not a new demand. In fact, I had said it every day—sometimes three times a day—for the last two years.…
The Difference a Dad Makes: Poverty, Crime, and Violence
I think most of us recognize that dads are important to their kids, but I don’t think most of us imagine just how critical they are. Recently, I read a new book, The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling…
Fatherhood and Mental Health
I was fortunate enough to grow up with a father who was responsible, worked hard, had integrity, and made time for his family. At the time I did not comprehend the intentionality he had to take care of himself so…
Big Dreams, Massive Mountains and Little Legs
My dad is a great storyteller. Always has been, always will be. Add in the fact that I had an extremely active imagination at six-years-old, and it is not a stretch that I truly thought I was going to Hogwarts.…