“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” (Ephesians 1:5 NLT).
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Category: Father
Dad’s Memory Glitch
Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother. (Proverbs 1:8 NET). “You’re never too old to learn.” “Get all the knowledge you can.” “Make the most of your opportunities.” The driving
Read moreHappy Fathers’ Day, God!
Some fathers are good; some are bad. Some fathers are loving; some are not. Some fathers are good providers; some are not. But no matter what kind of father you had, you can still have
Read moreHe Set the Bar High
Dating was hard. I remember trying to navigate those hormonally charged waters as a teenager and young adult. Back then, we left notes in lockers or passed them to each other in the hallway between
Read moreFather’s Day . . . With and Without Dad
Today my dad stopped by. No occasion. He just happened to be in my part of town after a haircut. We sat on my sun-drenched patio, enjoying light conversation. He’s enjoying the DVD episodes of
Read moreThe Impact of a Father
Growing up in a godly household I look back and realize how privileged I was. There was never a moment, not even for a second that I feared my parents would seperate. This was
Read moreOur Heavenly Father Who Calms All Storms
With the approach of Father’s Day, bittersweet memories rush in. The sensation of being carried in my father’s arms when I was too tired to walk. Warmth. Safety. Security. Love. Remembering the Love of My
Read moreThe Last Gift
My Dad’s birthday is on May 1st. I always struggled with what to buy him as a gift. When I was younger, my childish gift ideas didn’t seem fitting for the man who worked harder
Read moreThe Best Father
My Father adopted me into His family when I was only a teen. I needed His love, and He was there for me. Even though I had a lot of character flaws, and even though I was insecure, He took me in—no questions asked, nothing disqualifying me from becoming part of His family. Now, I live every day to show Him my gratitude….
Read moreThe Goodness and Love of my Father
When goodness and love fill a father’s gigantic heart… With Father’s Day approaching, childhood memories remind me how blessed I am to say I had a kind and generous dad. The goodness and love of
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