It doesn't sound "cold." I had a hard time with my sons before they could communicate. As their communication skills grew so did our relationship. And, taking him with you or having him help you at work is even more valuable than "play" time. He is learning to be a man from experiencing being a man with his dad. He's learning work ethics. He's learning skills. Work is a privilege of image bearers of God. Help him to relish in that honor and pursue it for Christ's glory, regardless of what God gives his hands to do.

Your daughter needs your love in a different way. With all children, parents represent God. Be the father to her that God is to you. Make sure she knows that she is loved and cherished as your daughter. If you don't let her know then some other young man will. And, you might not think that the early years count so much, but they do. Take her heart and seal it until you know you are ready to hand it to a godly man. That starts today, reading to her, holding her, taking naps with her, singing to her. Make her heart yours.

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For the Glory of our King,
Joe Johnson
Slave of Christ, husband, father, Preacherboy at Cornerstone Community Church, Escanaba, MI. and TMS graduate. Personal website - SoundLife.org

I do not know, and I do not say, that a person cannot believe in Revelation and in evolution, too, for a man may believe that which is infinitely wise and also that which is only asinine. ~ CHS