(ThyBlackMan.com) The Bible instructs us to “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6 Now this does not mean that a child will not make mistakes, it simply means that when you lay a foundation ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The most precious moment of my day is walking in the door and hearing my boys racing to the door to see who can be the first to jump into my arms. Wow, what a feeling! Yes my boys are at the age where me coming home is still ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) #5. Self-Fulfilled Progeny: For all he’s conquered, being just like my father would be an honor. I have come to a better appreciation and greater understanding of my earthly father now that I am a father. My relationship with my dad has improved tremendously since my marriage (relating husband ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The statement, “I Do”, is two short and simple words that mean life-time commitment. I wonder how many men and women really understand what it takes to keep saying, “I Do”. The wedding day seems so whimsical and fairytale like, but the reality of sharing your life with someone ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I’ve always thought of the bond between my mother and me as being something special, just about sacred, and based on what I’ve seen in recent weeks it really is. Not unlike most African-American males I was raised by a single mother, with emphasis on raising and imploring my growth ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In order to be the leaders of households and in our communities there are certain things that we as men have to develop. While every aspect of manhood won’t be discussed here there are a few important aspects of leadership that can be mentioned. If men are to be the “head” that ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A big stumbling block for fathers today is discipline. Some choose to avoid it altogether, while others struggle with what is appropriate. What do you do from day to day, moment to moment? One of the things I’ve noticed over the last twenty years is that fathers’ confidence in ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) In this era where marriage as it was once established in biblical and cultural terms is constantly being challenged, black women have emerged as the underdog in the hopes and dreams of ever getting married. Though divorce statistics are extremely high and marriage is plummeting in general, the challenge ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I know many of you have heard of or may even use the phrase yourself of “doing the most” or “doing too much“, well ladies I’m here to tell you that some of you are doing waaay too much. I understand that circumstances bring about responsibilities i.e. children, family, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Relating to daughters doesn’t come natural to many of us, but we can learn to connect in an affirming way. We testosterone-filled males can relate well to girls, and it doesn’t require a huge adjustment in our approach. We have so much potential power to influence their self-esteem, their ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NIV) At some point, everyone gets angry at their spouse. It could be over something minor like leaving the cap off ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When Gary first held his son, it was awkward. The child cried and he didn’t know what to do. It was obvious that his wife already felt a deep affection for this new member of the family. But Gary didn’t know what to say, and there was no rush ...