F.L.Ex: (Father's Leading By Example)

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Comment by Todd Hilton on December 1, 2009 at 8:41am

David,
The fight is not for the weak at heart. It seems like I am being attacked from all sides. Self-Doubt is my greatest enemy at the moment. I believe that the holidays shine a brighter light on my failings as a MAN. I try so diligently to remain focused on my role, and confident in my actions. And that's when the evil one starts sniping. Sometimes I can't even see it coming. I pray that God can see past my weakness and that HIS strength continues to flow my direction. May my example be one that makes the father proud.
Firmly in HIS grip,
Todd

Comment by david (chosenson) on November 30, 2009 at 10:29pm

Hello to all the fathers out there....hope u are all blessed and staying strong in the fight for our families.

Comment by Todd Hilton on September 2, 2009 at 7:55am

Trying to spread the FLEX message. If you would like to partner with me and to help design and promote Fathers Leading by EXample as a resource, please contact me. I have heard God's call for me to be more active in promoting this. It is time for Fathers to step up and make a stand. I could see this turning into a group movement, that will empower and educate all involved. I pray that God will speak to those of you that will join me in making this happen. Fight ON.
Firmly in HIS grip, & Holding Tight
Todd

Comment by Todd Hilton on August 24, 2009 at 8:18am

Wren,
First, Welcome to FLEX.
Second, I don't know much about this "faith" but I would recommend a book by a brilliant Pastor "Jesus Among Other Gods" by Ravi Zacharias. He addresses in vivid detail the futility of other religions. Also, you may want to check out this link http://www.gotquestions.org/Bahai-faith.html .
I will see what else I can dig up and I will pray for God's clarity and wisdom to be with you brother.
Firmly in HIS grip,
Todd Hilton

Comment by Wren on August 24, 2009 at 7:59am

Fathers, I have three children and an ex-wife (10 years) who has pulled two of them into the Bahai faith. The oldest never connected, but the other two have. I'm very concerned. I know little about this faith. How dangerous is it? How can I tactfully and effectively do and say what I need to be doing and saying?

Comment by Todd Hilton on July 17, 2009 at 9:31am

FLEX.pdf

Look at how we have grown! Time to make a stand and change this world.

Comment by Jeff Siemens on July 13, 2009 at 6:52pm

Men, I come to you this morning with deep praise and rejoicing to share a victory within my realm that took place just yesterday. It is a reminder of how it works when we are atuned to the promptings of the spirit via a moment-by-moment awareness and the power of prayer of other intercessors as well as our own as we enter into the battles within the spiritual realms we have been assigned.

On Wednesday as I was driving back from dropping my daughter off at the beach for her Jr. Life Guards session, I happened to turn the radio on and tune to a Christian station that I have not listened to in over a year. Just as I did, I heard the speaker refer to a concert happening at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa on Friday night. It was a reunion of the band "Love Song", the trailblazers of Contemporary Christian Rock worship and praise music beginning back in 1970. As soon as I heard the message, I knew I would somehow be there and immediately saw the opportunity to share my Christian heritage with my family. I also was aware of the battles that would ensue to make this vision a reality.

My personal connection to this band goes back to the summer months of 1970 - 1971. I had just received my salvation and was beginning to explore the person of Christ and my new relationship with him in 1968. I was a sponge, neophite believer riding the excitement of the "Jesus Movement" an outpouring of the holy spirit that was flowing out of Calvary Chapel near my home in the midst of all the other social movements of that shifting time in our culture. I have fond memories of being under a packed, high energy, huge white circus tent at the summer evening services listening to scripture teachings, and this cool new worship and praise music from bands such as Love Song, Mustard Seed Faith, Phil Keaggy etc. Lots of young people my age.

That was about forty years years ago. And here they were back on stage after so many years past. A celebration of what God has done in our generation and inspiration and hope for what he would do in th new generation. Perhaps one last time together.

I began praying and watching for my openings and the predictable resistances from the enemy. A new RH friend (Carlos) shot me a random message and I asked for prayer support in this effort. Friday came and I still wasn't sure how I was going to navigate through the family schedule issues of Shannon's afternoon swim practice, and keyboard lesson, and a host of issues with my son's schedule and my wife regarding my plan to attend this concert.

Late Friday afternoon, I received an encouraging short prayer support message from Carlos that gave me assurance. I gathered Sean and Shannon and told them of my plan and invited them to join me. They were open to the idea. "But what about mom?" That was the big question I knew would be the main hurdle. I never know what her response is going to be to my more spontaneous adventures. Usually it is the killjoy button that gets pushed. I happened to be engaged in some RH correspondence with jo and asked for prayer just before I called my wife. I got a "random" call from my sister that gave encouragement, and then Shannon's keyboard instructor called to say he had car trouble and couldn't make it. Finally, I called Laura at work and made my pitch. Her response was amazingly positive. Although she was not interested in my invitation to join me, and kind of rolled her eyes over the phone about my spontaneity, there was not resistance. I hung up and asked Sean once again if he would consider and make his decision by the time I got back from picking Shannon up from swim practice. On the way home, Shannon suggested with amazing maturity for an 11 year old " Daddy you should go with Sean. Mom needs someone to stay with her...". When we arrived home, I asked Sean what his decision was and to my relief, he accepted.

He and I drove out to Calvary Chapel and found the last two seats in the back that were together. The concert was a vintage Calvary Chapel spirit-filled, light, comfortable, poignant, reflectiv, worshipful, moments. Pure gold to have my 17 year old son with me to simple observe the old man's spiritual roots. Probably more meaningful for me than my son. But, the spirit was moving and I knew his heart was touched by the words and stories if not the genre of music style. A huge seed was planted last night. And I woke up this morning with a smile as I reflected on this latest example of God's empowering work in my realm. Just wanted to share this with all of you for your encouragement.

Comment by Don Carsto on July 8, 2009 at 1:34pm

I attended Wild at Heart in 2007 and it changed me. I know am a father of 15 month old boy/girl twins and recently relocated to Florida. We are in a great church but I am really looking for some men to connect with. I grew up with a single mother and could really use some advice. Thanks! Don.

Comment by Todd Hilton on June 1, 2009 at 12:32pm

NEW Ministry
Guys, I just wanted to let you know that I have started a brand new ministry committed to empowered families. This new ministry is call BattleCry Family Ministries: Fighting for the Heart of the Family
I will be hosting a marriage adventure retreat this Fall. Please pray that this will be the start of something great. I have attached a flyer with event details if anyone would be interested in attending. God Bless
Reconnect2.pdf

Comment by Todd Hilton on June 1, 2009 at 12:27pm

Joseph,
I consider that a blessing. From its inception, FLEx has been a cause that I felt many men could benefit from, but few of us were actually stepping up to the plate. And honestly, I must apologize for my lack of input here. I have been working diligently to establish my ministry as a whole, of which FLEx is one of the keystones. With the pressures of the the economic downturn, I have fallen victim to self-doubt and loss of focus on my MISSION. Thank you for redirecting me. I would love for you to share your vision for your group. How is this being beneficial for the men involved. Your stories of success and struggle will be quite helpful as we all move forward. Keep up the fight, and know that you are not alone.
I am taking my oldest, my 10 year old son, on a rite of passage trip in a couple of weeks. I plan to discuss with him, what it truly means to be a Godly man today. He has experienced quite a bit of bullying at school this year, and I want to teach him how to deal with this, and to grow from it. Please be praying for us as we take this journey together.
Firmly in HIS grip, & holding TIGHT
Todd

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