My favorite part of the Prodigal Son story told by Jesus is when the son returns home but is still a ways from home. The father has been looking for the son to come back home and then this happens: Luke 15:20 says, “And he arose and came to his father. But while he wasContinue reading “Father With Compassion”
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Heavenly Father
Who Said That?
Watching or reading the news can be confusing and frustrating at times. It is difficult to determine the reliability of the information given to us. Some sources are not knowledgeable and can be extremely biased. Other times the information is distorted by the conveyor of the news. Where can we find truth that will helpContinue reading “Who Said That?”
Revealed
Born Again
Sometimes, we come in contact with people who completely change our lives. It may be finding the love of our lives that we soon marry, have children with, and build a life together with. Or we may have life changing experiences, like health diagnosis, job opportunities, or moving to new areas. I Peter 1:3 says,Continue reading “Born Again”
Living Hope
Honor
Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Honoring our mother and father is something beyond giving them a special day once a year. We honor our mother and father by becoming the best person we canContinue reading “Honor”
Long Life
Fatherhood
Those of us who are fathers have a wonderful privilege and awesome responsibility. We contributed DNA, with physical, emotional, and mental attributes. But, initially we don’t have much say in which of these attributes come forth in our offspring. We then have the responsibility to assist our children to grow up to be the kindContinue reading “Fatherhood”
Reluctant Retiree 