I’m learning I don’t have to be everything for everyone. I just have to be present—to my people, to the moment, and to the God who holds what I can’t. That’s where grace lives.
Tag Archives: Fatherhood
The Best Moments Are the Ones You Don’t Plan
Sometimes the moments that matter most aren’t the ones we plan. They’re the quiet, ordinary ones—like pancakes on a Saturday—that leave the deepest imprint. This post is a reminder that the real magic happens in the in-between.
Being a Dad to Older Kids is Weird
Becoming a father for the first time 25 years ago, the author felt unprepared for the emotional challenges of parenting. Managing his children’s diverse emotions was tough, and he realized that his older kids don’t always want to hear his advice. Despite this, he finds solace in the hope that they’ll appreciate his wisdom one day.
3 Things Every Dad Should Do
What’s interesting in the lead up to the big moment of parenthood is that you learn all about how to have a baby. You learn how to breathe, what happens at the hospital, all the options for pain management. How to have a baby is a big deal, sure. But nobody tells you how toContinue reading “3 Things Every Dad Should Do”
One Father’s Legacy
It’s almost Father’s Day, but don’t worry. I’m not going to use my blog to give you advice on how to be a great father. As a dad, I’m all too aware of my shortcomings. I know where I stink at fatherhood. I know that I have absolutely no experience with raising a teenage daughter. Continue reading “One Father’s Legacy”
Duane S. Montague 