Bryan Loritts - The Dad Difference: The 4 Most Important Gifts You Can Give to Your Kids

It has been said that our children are the living messages we send to a future we will not see. By that definition, our lifes message is captured by The Dad Difference. It is a critical message to be shared from one generation to the next. Through this practical, insightful, and engaging message, Brian challenges and inspires dads in this must-read book.

DAN CATHY, Chairman and CEO at Chick-fil-A, Inc.

If you are looking for an authentic, fun, encouraging, and hope-giving book on one of the most important assignments in lifebeing a DADthen youve found it. My friend Bryan gives us an up close and personal look at how one of the finest men I know, his father, Crawford, is passing on a purposeful and powerful legacy through his children. Buy two copiesone for yourself and another for a friend who may need an arm around the shoulder or a gentle nudge to excel still more as a dad. The next generation is desperate for dads to step up.

DENNIS RAINEY, cofounder and host of the radio program FamilyLife Today; author of bestselling book Moments Together for Couples

My friend Bryan Loritts has gifted us with a practical and inspiring book to help us in the journey of fatherhood. In a world in need of great men to guide their children, The Dad Difference is a must read for every father and aspiring father.

LECRAE MOORE, Grammy Awardwinning artist

As a first-time expecting father, this book has been invaluable. As someone who lost their father at a very young age, I had very little guidance in becoming a dad. This book has been incredibly helpful in my preparation for fatherhood.

BRANDIN COOKS, Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Rams

The Dad Difference is a gift to men, providing clarity in one of lifes most daunting journeysfatherhood. In clear and compelling language, Bryan Loritts draws us into the Scriptures and his relationship with his own father to show us what every man must pass on to their kids to position them for success. This is a must read.

BENJAMIN WATSON, NFL Veteran

The older I get, the more I realize: you dont know what you dont know. Which is quite humbling as a dad! Im so grateful for voices like Pastor Loritts. In this book, he shows us how to lift the next generation above our shoulders, as his father did for him. The wisdom in his message will challenge you, as it did me, to be more intentional as we try to send out tried and true arrows into the world.

KYLE KORVER, NBA Veteran

Relationship. Integrity. Teaching. Experiences. Im not sure there are four better words to describe having Crawford Loritts as a father. The intentionality in which he has pursued his children in these areas has continued into our adult years. I pray this book blesses you as its truths are continuing to bless me.

HEATHER LORITTS, Bryans sister

If theres anyone in my family that is capable of capturing such a wonderful and heartfelt tribute of our dad, it would be my brother. In The Dad Difference, you will be encouraged, challenged, as well as enlightened by the life of our father, Crawford Loritts Jr. Dad, thank you so much for modeling the desired destination. I love you dearly.

BRYNDAN LORITTS, Bryans brother

Children are not born with a manual. However, having a godly foundation is comforting during the most difficult parenting seasons. My brothers book lovingly and accurately captures the examples, principles, and high (but attainable) standards of my wonderful father. Dad blessed us with parenting tools and techniques that I both cherish and utilize to this day.

HOLLY L. GIBSON, Bryans sister

As a father who is about to release his youngest daughter off to college, how I wish that I had had a book like The Dad Difference back when I was just starting out. Bryan is wise beyond his years, with great passion and practical wisdom for us parents who wish to be present, intentional, and Christ-centered in the way that we raise our kids. Whether you are an experienced parent, a new parent, or perhaps looking forward to being a parent someday, the insights Bryan shares in these pages are ones you wont want to miss.

SCOTT SAULS, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, and author of A Gentle Answer

Bryan Lorittss newest book, The Dad Difference, is both a divine and practical look at being a dad. Why? Because Bryan draws from principally two sources he truststhe Scriptures and his earthly father, Dr. Crawford Loritts. I have had the amazing privilege and blessing of having Crawford as a good and trusted friend for over thirty years. What I have seen and experienced in Crawford is only a fraction of what Bryan has seen. But what I have grown to know is a man of integrity, with complete trust and faith in the Word of God; cherishing his wife, Karen; loyalty and transparency with his children, friends, and associates; always leaning into and trusting the Holy Spirit. So when Bryan shares four major virtues of a great dad, rest assured, it is based upon watching a man trusting God and His Word, and how that affected the way he fulfilled his role as a dad. The powerful intersection of divine truths and an earthly example!

STEVE ROBINSON, former VP of Marketing for Chick-fil-A

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BRYAN LORITTS

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Loritts, Bryan C., author.

Title: The dad difference : the 4 most important gifts you can give to your kids / Bryan Loritts.

Description: Chicago : Moody Publishers, [2020] | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: The Dad Difference explores the four gifts every kid needs from their dad. Learn what they each mean and how to put them into practice. Full of biblical wisdom, simple truths, and practical advice, this book will empower you to become a dad who makes a difference for your children-- Provided by publisher.