Father of the Family: A Christian Perspective

By Clayton C. Barbeau

Book Overview

Here's the award-winning classic that for over forty years has shown Christian men how to be the loving husbands and gentle fathers that Christ calls them to be.

Rooted firmly in Scripture, these pages call on husbands to stop thinking of themselves simply as bosses and breadwinners. Rather, says author Clayton Barbeau, husbands should see themselves as co-creators with God, imitators of Christ's love for His people, high priests in the domestic Church, teachers of their children, witnesses to society, providers of spiritual and material goods, and models of holiness.

But Barbeau offers more than just a sublime vision of marriage. Drawing on his own experiences as a husband and a father, he gives you practical tips to help you transform that vision into a daily reality in your own marriage.

Armed with Barbeau's wisdom, you'll grow closer to your wife and to your children, while deepening your love for God. You'll be able to lead your family to holiness amidst the t

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1622821920
• ISBN13: 9781622821921
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"