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What if I'm not good enough for my family?

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I can relate to feeling like I'm not good enough for my family. As a pastor and a father of two teenagers, I often feel like I'm not doing enough to provide for them or be a good role model. But I've come to realize that it's not about being perfect, it's about being present and showing my family that I care. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned that it's the little things that count, like having dinner together as a family or going on a weekend outing.

I think what's most important is that we're willing to learn and grow together as a family. We're not perfect, and we make mistakes, but we work through them together. As a family, we've learned to communicate effectively and to work through conflicts in a healthy way. We've also learned to prioritize our time and make sure we're spending quality time together. My son Joshua is 17, and my daughter Rebecca is 14, and they're both at an age where they're developing their own interests and identities. It's been a challenge to balance their needs with our own, but we're doing our best to be present and supportive.

I think the key to keeping our family close is to be intentional about spending time together and prioritizing our relationships. It's not always easy, especially with busy schedules and competing interests, but we make it a point to have regular family game nights, go on outings together, and have open and honest conversations. We also make sure to serve others together, whether it's volunteering at a local soup kitchen or participating in a community service project. By doing so, we're reminded that our family is not just about us, but about how we can use our gifts and talents to make a positive impact in the world.

Sources:

biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
practicing the way
john mark comer
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell

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