Soon-to-be dad feels unprepared
Q: My dad was never part of my life. Now I’m married and my wife is expecting our first child. I feel completely unprepared and anxious. What does it take to be a good father? Jim: I can relate. That was me. That IS me. Being a dad is tough regardless of the circumstances. But the job seems especially daunting for guys like us whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent. We understand — perhaps in ways other men can’t — just how important it is for boys to have a healthy male role model in their lives. Thankfully, God graciously put some wise and solid men in my path ...