Fathering Like the Father: Becoming the Dad God Wants You to Be

by Kenneth O. Gangel, Jeffrey S. Gangel, Howard Hendricks (Foreword by)

Overview

Fathering comes naturally to God. The rest of us can use some pointers. Who better to provide them than the Father who truly knows best? Following that reasoning, father-and-son authors Kenn and Jeff Gangel explore God's ways of forgiving, communicating with, disciplining, and loving his children. Each chapter is packed with amusing anecdotes and personal vignettes that illustrate how fathers can model godly character for their children. Fathering Like the Father will inspire any dad or men's group with a heavenly perspective on fatherhood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441241627
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	758 KB

About the Author

Kenneth O. Gangel, distinguished professor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary, is a frequent lecturer and author of more than a dozen books and hundreds of articles.

His son and coauthor, Jeffrey S. Gangel, holds a D. Min. and is vice president for spiritual formation at Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia, where Kenn is scholar-in-residence.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	11
	Preface	13
1.	Make 'Em Laugh: Humor	15
2.	An Officer or a Gentleman? Grace and Mercy	27
3.	Focus on the Father: Forgiveness	36
4.	The Ultimate Sacrifice: Love	44
5.	The Green-Eyed Monster? Jealousy	52
6.	Truth or Consequences: Truthfulness	64
7.	God's Friend: Friendship	75
8.	The Child Whisperer: Communication	89
9.	Lessons from an Old Man: Holiness	98
10.	Winning the Game: Discipline	108
11.	Find Us Faithful: Faithfulness	118
12.	A Gift from God: Wisdom	127
13.	Imitating Infinite Intimacy: Intimacy	138
14.	A Worthy Investment: Trustworthiness	147
15.	A Few Good Men: Goodness	157
	Conclusion	169
	Notes	171
	Bibliography	174