Spent part of Father’s Day re-evaluating how I’m doing as a dad. By the way, I consistently ask my kids that question: how am I doing as a dad? Healthy question to ask your kids!

Thought I’d update on my year-long discipleship of Parker. We signed a discipleship covenant on his last birthday. He committed to three challenges–intellectual, spiritual, and physical. And we have weekly FSMs–Father/Son Meetings. We’ve certainly had our ups and downs. But I’m thinking we’ll hit a little stride during the summer.

We’ve read half a dozen books so we’re halfway there on the intellectual challenge. Currently going through In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day. The next two books on the docket are Do Hard Things and The Purpose-Driven Life. I feel like both those books are a little beyond his age, but I think they’re great reads.

The physical challenge is running a 10K. But we might upgrade to a sprint triathlon. And the spiritual challenge is reading through the New Testament; coming up with first list of life goals; and creating a coat of arms that reflects our core values.

Let me come out and say it: the deepest desire and greatest challenge of my heart is to be a great dad. I’m so far from perfect. But I’m determined to disciple my kids!