John Pate
John serves as an Associate Pastor at Beaumont Baptist Church in Beaumont, Alberta. John and his wife, Abbie, have four children.
Posts by John
26 posts
- Bible Exposition
What Is a "Christian" Family?
God's Word shows us that a Christian family is defined by something far greater than habits or appearance.
- Family
Who Calls the Shots In Your Home?
Our selfishness shows most at home. When dads insist on calling the shots, it harms their families and relationships.
- Personal Growth
How To Be A Man Who Makes A Difference In Church
Godly men can be a powerful force in a church. Learn how simple group prayer can be a catalyst for change and spread the glory of God globally.
- Family
Take Your Family Tent Camping
Tent camping with kids can be difficult, but it can also be the source of many blessings you and your family would never have experienced otherwise.
- Parenting
Breaking Down Fights
James 4 gets to the bottom of family feuds, and gives us a solution that moves beyond "breaking up" fights to "breaking down" fights.
- Personal Growth
Does God Want Me Near Him After I Sin?
The Old Testament book of Leviticus presents an amazing truth: God has made a way for even sinful people like us to draw near to God.
- Personal Growth
Stop Trying to Be a Good Dad
What does it mean to be a good dad? And should being good be our goal? Jesus helps to clear up some misunderstanding surrounding that little word, "good."
- Personal Growth
The First 30 Seconds of Your Day
God invites all Christian dads to start our day with a heart-felt morning cry.
- Parenting
Three Reasons Not to Yell at Your Kids
We all know that we shouldn't yell at our kids, but we may not have thought about why. Explore three reasons why a Christian dad should not yell at his kids.
- Personal Growth
Have These Household Items Become Household Idols?
When the pressures and uncertainties of family life begin to mount, it is all too easy to look to regular household items to do what only God can do.
- Family
Is God Doing Anything in My Family?
God is doing a great work in your family—through you. This article explores three key ways God is at work in your family even in the mundane moments of life.
- Book Review
Searching for Wisdom Pyramid Book Review
Brett McCracken's The Wisdom Pyramid provides a paradigm that can help orient your heart and mind this year toward God and His wisdom.
- Bible Exposition
How Do I Delight in God's Word?
"How do we grow our delight in God's Word?" Psalm 1 provides a three-part blueprint for dads who love the Bible but want to love it more.
- Bible Exposition
Who Is Love? And Do You Know Him?
The Bible tells us that there is only one person who can enable us to love our children. Let's take a closer look at Him and His amazing love for our families.
- Bible Exposition
What Is Love—And Do You Have It?
How do you know if you really love your children like God desires? Paul gives us a picture of how God describes love to help us pattern our love.
- Personal Growth
Slow Down: Leading the Way to Rest
Real rest is often elusive—for dads and families alike. Explore three key truths about rest and some practical ideas for applying them to your life.
- Parenting
A Conversation About Raising Children With Disabilities
Raising children with disabilities presents unique and difficult challenges. Three families share what they're learning from the journey.
- Parenting
Teach Your Child to Say "Yes"
A vital part of training our children to submit to authority includes requiring a verbal expression of submission.
- Personal Growth
3 Habits to Cultivate in the New Year
Small habits of obedience make the biggest difference. Three basic habits, when done over the long haul, will have a big impact this year.
- Bible Exposition
Make Christmas Meaningful for Your Family
Far more meaningful than any holiday décor, the true Christmas message can be on display as you serve your family like Christ Himself.
- Marriage
31 Ways to Help Your Weary Wife
1 Peter 3:7 gives believing husbands a clear mission: "live with your wives in an understanding way." Here are thirty-one practical ways you can do just that.
- Personal Growth
This Day We Fight
In order to be the leader God wants us to be, you must daily fight sin. Paul's letter to Colossae gives us a much-needed battle plan to live victorious lives.
- Personal Growth
I Can't Get Anything Done Around Here
Dads must love, lead, and serve their families. Identify God's purpose, realign your schedule & rejoice in your weakness.
- Bible Exposition
Open Their Eyes
It's easy to forget that your children need something that you cannot give them: their eyes opened. Only One Person can open blind eyes.
- Book Review
Book Review: Brave Dad
How can we lead our families in a way that pleases God? Brave Dad is a great resource for a dad who is ready for the simple truth about biblical fatherhood.
- Parenting
A Dad's Job Description
Most of us wouldn't walk into a job without a clear job description, but many dads enter fatherhood without one. John Pate proposes a biblical definition.
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