Father School Blog
Why Father School
Every child needs the father’s love. “Within every child is the deep desire to be loved, cherished, taught and protected.” (Keith Magnus, Chairman of Centre for Fathering) Here are some reviews on Father School: “I received good insights towards effective fathering.” Bryan Tan (CEO, Dads for Life & Centre For Fathering) “My relationship with my children…
Biblical Parenting
This is a true story A worried mom once asked a youth pastor. “Pastor Mat, you must have seen many success stories. Some kids grow up well, others less so. What is the secret to biblical parenting?” “There is no rocket science, really,” answered the young but learned minister. “Do this repeatedly, over and over…
Home Alone
How is it like to be sick for 38 years, and bedridden? “Beside the pool was a man who had been sick for 38 years. When Jesus saw the man and realized that he had been crippled for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to be healed?” (John 5:5-6) I would like…
A Beautiful Gift
How to choose a perfect Christmas gift? Perhaps we could learn from Mary, who used to sit and learn at the feet of Jesus. She gave Jesus something exceptional. Knowing the evil that would befall Christ, she “…came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head” (Matthew…
A Kidney Donor
l was very grateful and accepted the offer. I am going to have a new kidney! Initially, my parents and I were apprehensive and concerned. The donor was young and had a bright future ahead of him. Would the kidney transplant jeopardize his health and his future? Would surviving on just one kidney be an…
Reviews on Father School
What about my personal review as a participant of Father School? “I attended the course 9 years ago. My wife and my children treasured what I did for them during Father School. It is something that my family cherish until now.”
A Beautiful Scar
It has been more than two months after the incident. The scar on my forehead is still there. All I remembered was a loud ‘bang’, then I flew for 2 metres and landed face down on the road. Blood was streaming down my forehead, my nose and my knees. I laid motionless for a while.…
Have you ever hugged your dad?
I wish I have a closer relationship with my father. When I am with him, there is little to talk about. Just awkward silence. Maybe I had a girlfriend too early. So I wasn’t home most of the time. Perhaps I left home too early to study abroad. Now we live in different cities. We…
Success = GOOD exam results?
A school principal in Singapore sent this letter to the parents before the exams. Dear Parents, The exams of your children are to start soon. I know you are all really anxious for your child to do well. But, please do remember, amongst the students, who will be sitting for the exams, there is an…
100% Prayer
I was at a prayer meet recently. A pastor and a brother asked for prayer. Their children are no longer in church. Did I see moist eyes after the prayer? Our children follow us to God’s house when they were young.When they are older, they may not want to follow us any more. Some may…