fatherhood

Juggling roles

Written by Jordan Bateman

I’m a busy guy.

I was a newspaper reporter for six years, before forming a freelance writing business in 2002. I’m a ghostwriter and editor for a few Christian and political speakers. I’ve just launched a second business, developing marketing tools for entrepreneurs. I am a first-term municipal councillor in Langley Township, B.C., serving 100,000 residents.

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Walking in my Father's footsteps

Written by Kurt Bruner

Early in the morning of July 25, 1990, I became something God has always been — a father. It happened again two, seven and 10 years later when my other children came along.

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There's no one like Dad

Written by Traci Gray

Before the industrial revolution, fathers often worked side-by-side with their sons and instructed their children in spiritual values. When industrialization took over the American landscape, fathers left their farms and headed to the factories. Fourteen- to 16-hour workdays set the stage for the absentee father.

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Men of steel

Written by Kim Washburn

One Wednesday morning, I realized I wanted to pick up my daughter from school as much as I wanted to take a mid-winter dip in the English Channel. Kindergarten isn’t usually intimidating, but I knew this day wasn’t going to be pretty.

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