Matt Haviland

• Sex and the Single Dad
  Sex outside of marriage is prohibited for Christians. No excuses and no getting around it. So is porn. That can be just as harmful as sex.
  Thursday, August 25, 2016
• How to Protect Your Teen from the Dangers of Pornography
  Our enemy has one objective: to steal, kill, and destroy. There is no doubt he has a mean grip in our homes with the destructive nature of pornography.
  Tuesday, January 19, 2016
• How Dads Can Help Their Kids Succeed in School
  According to Fatherhood.gov, When fathers are involved in the lives of their children, especially their education, their children learn more.
  Thursday, August 27, 2015
• Does Fatherlessness Lead to ADHD?
  While there is no direct evidence that a fatherless child will develop ADHD, we can make a strong case that it may be a contributing factor.
  Friday, August 21, 2015
• Why Do Fathers Leave Their Families?
  I did not set out to become a single dad, but without any sort of strong male role model, I was forced to find my own way.
  Thursday, October 9, 2014
• A Letter to the Single Mom
  Dear single moms: single dads here. We know you have it rough, but so do we. Here are some things I hope for you...
  Thursday, July 3, 2014
• Father’s Day Then and Now
  “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” –George Herbert
  Thursday, June 12, 2014
• A Single Father’s Path from Destruction to Salvation
  “I should be dead, paralyzed, or locked up in prison.” These are the words I use on a regular basis when sharing my testimony with others.
  Thursday, May 15, 2014
• Co-Parenting with an Ex: Are You an Advocate or Adversary?
  I think there are two things we can agree on as single parents: 1) Co-parenting is necessary. 2) It is not always easy!
  Thursday, February 20, 2014
• How to Help the Single Fathers in Your Life
  Single parent ministry is a whole new level of reaching people. It can be discouraging, messy, and rarely consistent.
  Thursday, January 23, 2014
• Single Father, Not 'Other Parent'
  Although we are able to enjoy memorable times with our kids, our ultimate job as fathers is to prepare them for adulthood.
  Thursday, December 5, 2013
• Church: Be Fishers of Men
  If we are to fulfill the Great Commission when it comes to single fathers, then it means getting messy- and most people don’t want to do that.
  Thursday, October 17, 2013
• Making Time for What Matters Most
  “You will never find the time to spend with your children. You have to make time and plan for it. There is no other possible way.”
  Thursday, September 12, 2013
• The Perception of Single Fatherhood
  Be encouraged that there are THOUSANDS of loving and willing fathers whose main focus is to stay involved in their kids' lives.
  Thursday, August 22, 2013
• Co-Parenting with a Non-Believer
  Even if you're not the full-time parent, your faithfulness in bringing your children up in Christ is solely your responsibility.
  Thursday, August 8, 2013
• Single Parenting and the Workplace
  Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than men…It is the Lord Christ whom you serve (Col. 3:23-24).
  Thursday, July 18, 2013
• The Long Haul
  When we are alienated from our kids, the way we handle it will depend greatly on how grounded we are in our walk with the Lord.
  Thursday, June 27, 2013
• Father’s Day: Single Dad Style
  Even if this is your first Father’s Day as a single dad, you have several opportunities to fulfill your role as a godly father.
  Thursday, June 13, 2013