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When Dad Falls Short
Finding Healing in God's Perfect Fatherhood
About Me
Clay Hess
Author
Clay Hess is a husband, father, grandfather, professor, and devoted follower of Christ whose writing emerges from personal experience and spiritual insight. With an educational foundation including a BA, MBA, and Ed.D., along with professional certification as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), he brings both academic rigor and practical expertise to his exploration of the journey from brokenness to restoration, drawing from his own path of healing and transformation through understanding God’s perfect fatherhood.
Professionally, Clay balances his work as a college professor and web developer with the rich simplicity of life on his Northern Wisconsin ranch, where he and his wife embrace rural living. His diverse academic background enriches his writing with depth and perspective. With grown children now, he treasures his role as grandfather, finding new dimensions of God’s faithfulness across generations.
When not teaching, writing, or coding, Clay pursues his passion for music and explores the Wisconsin wilderness. As an active member of his local church, he speaks at retreats and conferences, sharing his testimony of how Christ redeems broken experiences and restores what was lost—themes that resonate throughout his writing.
"Like many fathers, I've learned that healing father wounds isn't a simple destination but a sacred journey walked in partnership with our perfect Father. Through this process, the very wounds that once defined us can become windows through which God's healing light shines most brightly."
- Clay Hess
When Dad Falls Short
Finding Healing in God's Perfect Fatherhood
Discover the transformative power of God’s perfect fatherhood in When Dad Falls Short. This heartfelt book takes readers on a journey of healing, offering hope to those shaped by the shadows of broken or absent father relationships. Through personal stories, biblical truths, and practical guidance, this book reveals how God’s love transcends the limitations of earthly fathers, providing restoration and freedom.
Explore how father wounds impact identity, relationships, and faith, and learn how to separate the imperfections of human fathers from the unchanging character of God. With compassion and wisdom, the author offers steps to process pain, build trust in God’s faithful love, and embrace your identity as His beloved child.
Whether you’ve experienced abandonment, harsh criticism, or emotional distance, When Dad Falls Short shows how God’s perfect fatherhood can heal even the deepest wounds. This book is not just about overcoming the past—it’s about discovering the extraordinary love of a Father who never fails, never abandons, and always pursues His children.
Perfect for anyone longing for deeper intimacy with God or seeking encouragement to break free from father wounds, this book offers a timeless message of grace and renewal.