“Hug your reader with your words.” That’s what Cec Murphey said. Hug your dad with your words. That’s what the quiet voice in my head echoed back to me. My dad is not a hugger.
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Finding Wisdom and Strength in the Love of the Father
Wisdom, strength, and what? It’s hard to believe the mid-point of 2020 is fast approaching. Without a doubt, people from all walks of life will one day say this was one of those historical years
Read moreMy Father’s Strong When I am Weak
“How strong are you?” I used to ask my children this when they were young. They answered in the cute way of showing off their little biceps. But on my own journey from child to
Read moreA little Girl’s dad
The man. WW2 Soldier. Faithful husband. Dad. Storyteller. A Father of three quirky daughters, and a daddy to one of the fairest butterfly fairy-wannabes. Me. My dad will always be my first hero. He’s the
Read moreA Path Well Worn
In the quiet of morning, with Mom in the kitchen and her back turned, I’d slip out the front door. I knew the path. I’d followed it so many times before. A well-worn foot path
Read moreThat Still Small Voice
“Let your conscience be your guide,” my father used to say. I don’t remember him ever telling me what my conscience was, but somehow I knew. It was that still, small voice that stopped me
Read moreFather’s Day is about more than just “fathers”
I love my dad. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years, but he truly is a great father. However, this Father’s Day post is NOT about my father. It’s about the man who
Read more3 Practical Ways to Draw Closer to the Father
Do you remember a time when you fell in love? You had a skip in your step. When the phone rang, it only rang once. Faults? No way. You couldn’t spend enough time together. After
Read moreWhy Receiving Forgiveness is As Vital as Giving It
The mark of a true disciple is joyful and consistent acceptance of God’s gracious gift of forgiveness. With each grandchild, I’ve patiently waited for the most blessed word God ever created to be uttered from
Read moreHonoring Our Parents
Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22 “We needed your parents information, not your grandparents,” my teacher said. “I am sure your
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