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
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The 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 moreMy Good Father
He raised us like a shepherd tending to his flock, Quiet strength and kindness his banner. He instilled within us the value of honorable work And covered us with favor like a wool blanket.
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
Read moreHow I Started Recycling: An analogy of our Father’s method for change
I recycle because I have a friend who recycles. I mean, I have a friend who recycles. She carries a bag with her when she goes on walks simply so she can pick up trash. When
Read moreTaking a Walk
I had reached the age of twelve, and Dad kept his promise. Dad loved to hunt and eat squirrel—and wanted me to also. I heard the hinges squeak on my bedroom door. Dad peeked his
Read moreMeeting My Maker
Have you ever heard the phrase “Meeting my maker?” It’s often used to describe an end-of-life scenario, describing the moment we finally meet God face to face. As in “I’d better get my act together
Read moreFrom Friends to Father and Son
What does it take to go from friends to father and son? In 1992 I found out. “You can’t marry Tony. He was my friend first!” That wasn’t the response I expected from my 16-year-old
Read moreMom’s Never-Failing Gift
I had settled into my dorm room, survived the first few weeks of life away from home, and established a routine for classes and study. With a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, I looked forward
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day
My friend Jaye hates Mother’s Day. It’s because she isn’t one. Not that she doesn’t like kids or couldn’t get pregnant. No, it’s because Jaye never married and refused to have a child without having
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