Category Archives: Father’s Day

TO THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Originally posted 06/10/2014 as Ten Ways to be a Good Dad.  We are no longer in the young parenting stage of life, but have tons of memories about our parenting years.  Those treasures have compiled and sustained us through some … Continue reading →

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, SONS IN LAW

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

When our daughters choose the man to spend the rest of their lives with, they are bringing along a whole additional set of baggage, which includes another entire family.  We’ve been blessed with two sons in  law and they are … Continue reading →

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WANTED – A FATHER

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

There is no real job description associated with the title of father.  Many men have fathered children, but are not fathers to them.  It takes a man of real character and strength to be a good dad.  If you were … Continue reading →

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THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Originally posted on 06/17/201 Parenting is one of the most difficult occupations out there.  You’re responsible for another’s life, for the things they learn and become, for their discipline and social skills, for their behavior, what they eat, how they … Continue reading →

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THOUGHTS ABOUT MY DAD

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

This rewind was first posted on 06/14/17.  The photograph is of my dad on his wedding day.  He was only twenty years old. He died at the age of 61 – a short life, but one filled with more love … Continue reading →

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

Fathers are under a lot of criticism these days – for that matter so are all other men.  Somehow there’s been a push to make both sexes generic. I suppose it’s because we want to be equal in every way. … Continue reading →

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MY DAD

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

My dad lived through the depression.  He was the father figure in a fatherless home.  He was a hard worker from the get go.  He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading →

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FATHERHOOD IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

  I grew up in when Bill Cosby was launching his career.  I remember listening to his monologues on the hi-fi and watching him on “I Spy.”  He had some amazing insights into what it took to be a parent, even though … Continue reading →

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DISCIPLINE & FATHERHOOD

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

“Just wait until your father gets home.”  How many times I said that to my children, when I was just plain tired of dealing with the issue of discipline.  It was my way of copping out and also a way … Continue reading →

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, HONEY!

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

When I first met the man I’d someday marry, I had a pretty good idea that he was the one I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.  He had a great sense of humor, confidence, he knew what he … Continue reading →

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THE DAD THAT FIXES THINGS

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

Dads are usually good at fixing things.  We often see them tinkering over a broken down lawn mower or under the hood of a car with a handful of tools and dirty fingernails.  They may not always know what they’re … Continue reading →

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over the past 30 or 40 years and I would like to address that today.  Somehow, maybe as a result of the feminist movement, men have been lowered in value and the role of father has … Continue reading →

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TEN STEPS TO BEING A GOOD DAD

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

There are many experts on fatherhood and the best ways to approach the job, but it seems to me that God gives us all the answers we need in His Word. Parenting is mentioned countless times in this book and the … Continue reading →

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MY FATHER IN LAW

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

I was blessed to have wonderful in-laws.  My father in law was an undertaker – a kind and caring man with compassion for everyone.  His job was not an easy one.  Add the fact that they made their home in … Continue reading →

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THE FORGIVING FATHER

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

The story of the prodigal son is a great lesson on how to be a good dad.  The meaning of prodigal is “one who spends his inheritance foolishly.”  Fortunately that will never happen with our children, because we won’t be … Continue reading →

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THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER

Posted on June 17, 2016 by

Parenting is one of the most difficult occupations out there.  You’re responsible for another’s life, for the things they learn and become, for their discipline and social skills, for their behavior, what they eat, how they dress, healing their bruises both … Continue reading →

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OUR FATHER

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

I grew up with a father that expected quite a bit from his children.  He was stern, insisted on our going to church every Sunday, but led a different life apart from church.  He liked to drink – I believe to … Continue reading →

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MY HUSBAND, THE DAD

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

When I first met the man I’d someday marry, I had a pretty good idea he was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.  He had a great sense of humor, confidence, knew what he … Continue reading →

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