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Just forwarded to me by Bubba Smith

You can’t turn on the radio or walk through the mall without hearing some ‘new’ version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. I thought it’s about time we had a Dad Version. Unfortunately, I’m lyrically challenged and need some help.

So take a whack at a verses or two, and we’ll put them together…and then I’ll cut a music video featuring yours truly. Then with some luck some famous country music star (like BoxCar Willie) will get wind of it and include it on their Christams album next year.

OK, I’ll start.

OK, here’s the list of all the Christmas Movies known to modern dads. Do you have a favorite we’ve over-looked? My only criteria is that it be appropriate…and does not star the Olsan Twins.

Now I know most of these have nothing to do with the REAL meaning of Christmas but some are just plain fun…in the same way as CARS and FINDING NEMO is fun and offer great family fun.

Here’s the list so far:

Name: Coach Rick Andreassen

Age: 51

Home base: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Tell me about the Saints: Christian Homeschool Athletic Association of Fla, “SAINTS” is a professional P.E. Program for Homeschool students

How’d you start the Saints: I was a Physical Ed. Teacher for 11 years at a Christian School in Florida and on Aug. 27, 1997 God spoke the words “Homeschool P.E.”. I stepped out in faith with myself and 2 volunteers and we had 18 children that 1st year. Now, 13 years later, we have 15 locations throughout FL. Reaching nearly 3,000 Homeschool Kids per week.

Last week we came up with an incredible list of things every son should know how to do before he leaves home. Several dads suggested we make a list for daughters...so let's do it.

Hey, I just had my oldest son change the oil on the car and I was thinking...I bet we could come up with a list of things every son should know how to do before he leaves home. So let's make a list and post it here.

The following was forwarded by familyman Alan Olson and is taken from Dr. Stephen Covey’s blog.

As a husband, father, grandfather and most recently a great-grandfather, I am thrilled with my growing family. They are my greatest blessing and my greatest joy.

Even still I’ve wondered over the years what mistakes I have made as a father. Of course, there are mistakes along the way. Looking back I think one of the things I would have done differently as a parent is spending more time developing informal win-win agreements with each of my children. Doing this consistently and over time, covering the different phases of their lives would have been beneficial.

Hey Dad, McDonald's Monopoly is back, and I was thinking that if we could utilize the collective might of Team Familyman, we ought to be able to win one of those great prizes. So...I will split the prizes between those who help us win.

I was forwarded the following blog article written by Prodigal Jon. The guy has a point…a dad’s point. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

I don’t have any hard data on this, but I think that of all the major world religions, Christianity has the highest dork per capita ratio. Did I say that right? Is there a different metric we’re using to measure number of dorks that I should have referenced instead? Are we still rolling with the per capita ratio? It’s so hard to find good research on this topic.

Like many men, especially those in the body of Christ I found myself in the midst of a struggle, not just for purity, but for life – spiritual life, not death. I was tired of striving for behavioral changes and failing.

Let’s face it, sometimes we need help and a little kick in the rear. Ideally, we would run to scripture and draw directly on the awesome power of God’s word. However, on occasion it takes another human who has gone ahead of us to help us along the way.