DDT-9 A Bibliography For Dads

A godly husband and father should be a man about books. This is something that I struggle with. I like to read, I really do, but after years of training my brain to zone out in front of TV and video games, it can sometimes be hard for me to focus on a book. This is a struggle that I must discipline myself to overcome by God’s grace.

Here is a list of books that I recommend for dads to start reading. They are ones that I have been inspired and encouraged by. It is not an exhaustive list, but these are the ones that came to mind. There are a few on here that I haven’t read yet, but I still recommend because I know the men behind them.

Husband

-Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

-The Intimate Marriage by R.C. Sproul

-The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott

-The Family by J.R. Miller

Father

-Family Man, Family Leader by Philip Lancaster

-The Little Boy Down the Road by Douglas Phillips

-Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

-What He Must Be...If He Wants To Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham

Personal Holiness & Devotion

-The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul

-The Valley of Vision by Arthur Bennett

-Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

-Any Banner of Truth book. These are Puritan classics. Banner of Truth is the publisher.

So now that I gave you a recommended book list, I'm going to go a little off topic. I know that reading can take up a lot of time that we don’t usually have. I wish I could spend the time to read all the books I wanted, but I just can’t. It would cause me to neglect more important things. So what I have to do is prioritize. I must be spending time reading Scripture and praying everyday. Then there is the time I spend with my family in the mornings and evenings with work in between. After all of that, I can sometimes read one other book.

But I wanted to let you know about a solution I have found that edifies me while making the most of my time. It is this new thing called an iPod. You have probably never heard of it, but I stay on top of current technology. I have one and I love it. I clip it on my belt, right next to my beeper.

I use it all the time to listen to sermons, music and the Bible. You can listen to it while driving and at work, if you’re allowed. This is how I get a lot of encouragement on being a godly husband and father that I wouldn’t otherwise get. A great resource for the iPod is Behemoth.com. It is a media download ministry from Vision Forum and has tons of great stuff for the whole family. They have a “Free Today” section that is updated daily. I also listen to a lot of sermon podcasts too. If you haven’t already, check out Paul Washer and Voddie Baucham.

What you put in our mind is so important. Whatever it is, it should be edifying. They way you think throughout the day will determine how you treat your family when you get home.

Tip: Love God with all you mind.