I. The Father's Double Model A. Our Heavenly Father's Kindness B. Our Savior's Tender Love II. Ways Fathers Embitter Children A. Attitudes: Moody, Hateful, Angry, Critical, Joyless B. Actions: Harsh/Inconsistent Discipline, Demanding C. Artfulness: Manipulative, Hypocritical, Gaslighting III. Preventing Heartless and Hopeless Children A. Come Alongside and Encourage B. Communicate Love and Concern C. Close Communion Together in Christ IV. A Path for Winsome Fathering (Eph. 6:4) A. Nurture – Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship Maturity B. Admonition – Correction that Focuses upon Christ C. Reverence – for the Lord, not Frustration toward You
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.