The Intentional Father Framework
RAISING CHILDREN WHO KNOW GOD, LOVE WELL, AND LIVE ON MISSION
“These commandments… are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.” — Deuteronomy 6:6–7
DO
Practices That Form Character
Take Time for God
Matthew 6:33
Call Home Regularly
Exodus 20:12
Do Your Best — More Than Expected
Colossians 3:23
Pay Your Own Credit Card Bills
Romans 13:7
Maintain Car & Home
Proverbs 24:27
Be Handy Around the House
1 Timothy 5:8
Be Financially Smart
Proverbs 21:5
Learn Basic First Aid
Luke 10:34
Build Skills & Problem-Solve
James 1:5
KNOW
Truths That Shape Identity
Put Loved Ones First
Philippians 2:3–4
Know the Lord — You Are Loved
1 John 4:10
Power of Prayer & Relationship with God
Philippians 4:6–7
Life Is Hard — Persevere with Grit
Romans 5:3–4; John 16:33
Manage a Home Wisely
1 Timothy 3:4–5
God’s Forgiveness
1 John 1:9
God Has a Purpose for You
Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 29:11
Family Will Support You
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
Know Love & Sacrifice
John 15:13; Romans 12:2
EXPERIENCE
Moments That Build Faith
The Outdoors & Service to Others
Psalm 19:1; Mark 10:45
Time With Friends & Adventures
Proverbs 17:17
Mission Trips & Exploration
Matthew 28:19–20
Camping / Hiking
Psalm 121:1–2
Fix Up a Classic Car
Genesis 2:15
Backpacking, Fishing, Hunting
Matthew 4:19
Experience Nature
Romans 1:20
Volunteer in Community Service
1 Peter 4:10
Build Great Friendships
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Visit the Poor & Impoverished
Proverbs 19:17
Go to College / Pursue Learning
Proverbs 4:7
FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURES
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
Psalm 127:3–5
Proverbs 22:6
Matthew 7:9–11
Ephesians 6:4
Hebrews 12:7–11
Proverbs 3:5–6
Ecclesiastes 9:10
John 3:16
Matthew 28:19–20
Speak Identity
Matthew 3:17
Give Blessing
Genesis 27; Numbers 6:24–26
Train with Discipline
Hebrews 12:7–11; Proverbs 13:24
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