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Holy Father

Some of us grew up with less than perfect fathers. They were absent or nonsupporting. Many were even cruel and abusive. For that, I am truly sorry, but know that I grew up in the same environment. So our view of fatherhood, is probably distorted by our experiences. But we have the perfect, holy, FatherContinue reading “Holy Father”

Strengthened Heart

Recently, I was diagnosed with a degree of heart failure. It is a humbling prognosis discovering that my heart is weak. But on another level, I have always known that my heart fails me at times. Sometimes, I can not do the good things that I want to do. At other times, I do theContinue reading “Strengthened Heart”

Doing My Best

Decades ago, I started a tradition with my sons, which we called “Sports Day”. It is a tradition that I have continued now with my grandsons. Since my sons and grandsons were and are athletically inclined, we spent these days trying out as many sports as we could. It was an awesome time of parent-childContinue reading “Doing My Best”

Make the Right Choice

In Acts 2:36-38 Peter speaks to the people of Jerusalem and says, “‘Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest ofContinue reading “Make the Right Choice”

Love Is Patient

Assuming you have loved someone and have been loved by someone, what are the qualities of love that have most affected you? Perhaps you have been overwhelmed by someone’s loyalty to you, staying with you when others have left. Maybe you have been the object of someone’s meaningful encouragement and support. And maybe you haveContinue reading “Love Is Patient”