I’m just sitting here thinking how blessed I am this Father’s day. It’s a beautiful day, I have a fantastic wife and three amazing daughters and a great place to live and work. And I have a Heavenly father who loves me no matter what.
That should make it a good Father’s day for anyone. Even if you are in a tough spot today, even if you had no father or a bad one. Even if you’ve been a bad father – your Father still loves you UNCONDITIONALLY.
I’m also blessed because I have a great dad. It’s cool as your kids get older and they get to see their grandparents from adult perspective. They get to appreciate them for more than just being the person who always gave them candy☺. I appreciate my dad because he is someone who never stopped growing. He never stopped learning and trying new things. He still does. He’s an inspiration to me and to his grandkids.
I’m blessed because my dad loved me and my sister unconditionally. He provided for us, he gave for us – just like his heavenly Father. He was a preacher, which comes with it’s own set of ups and downs, but more than that – he was and is a Christian. A child of God. More than anything, I’m thankful that he passed that on to me. And inspired me to do the same.
Happy Father’s Day, dad! I love you. You were the best. You are the best.
(my dad at the Grad party - passing on his wisdom to Bill Brown's kids. Lord knows they need it)
Happy Father’s Day, Don! Thanks for being a great dad to my wife and a wonderful granddad for my kids.
Happy Father’s day to all of you dad’s out there. Make sure you take the time to tell them “thanks.”
The 5th commandment says that we are to honor our fathers. It’s not an option.
I’m going to use this quote from Ann Landers in my sermon and I know you will want copies – so here you go.
Blessed by my Father’s,
Tim
A teenager wrote to Ann Landers: A great man died today. He wasn't a world leader or a famous doctor or a war hero or a sports figure. He was no business tycoon, and you would never see his name in the financial pages. But he was one of the greatest men who ever lived. He was my father. I guess you might say he was a person who was never interested in getting credit or receiving honors. He did corny things like pay his bills on time, go to church on Sunday, and serve as an officer in the PTA. He helped his kids with their homework and drove his wife to do the grocery shopping on Thursday nights. He got a great kick out of hauling his teenagers and their friends around to and from football games. Dad enjoyed simple pastimes like picnics in the park and pitching horseshoes. Opera wasn't exactly his cup of tea. He liked country music, mowing the grass and running with the dog. He didn't own a tuxedo, and I'm sure he never tasted caviar. Tonight is my first night without him. I don't know what to do with myself, so I am writing to you, Ann. I am sorry now for the times I didn't show him the proper respect. But I am grateful for a lot of other things. I am thankful that God let me have my father for 15 years. And I am happy that I was able to let him know how much I loved him. That wonderful man died with a smile on his face and fulfillment in his heart. He knew that he was a great success as a husband and a father, a brother, a son and a friend. I wonder how many millionaires can say that. Ann Landers, Chicago Tribune, 6-17-90.
Best sermon ever.Growing up we heard 3 sermons a week, and this is the kind I wish guys could have heard at least once. I often think of your "get a fork and start chewing up God's Word for yourselves" Big Idea. I've told my wife and son I don't want the girly fork from the drawer or the girly glass from the cabinet at dinner. They just don't feel right in my hand. Thank God for your ministry and Parkview teaching many to grab a fork, and the biggest macho fork we can fit in our hands. Mark
Posted by: Mark | June 15, 2008 at 06:50 PM