(For fathers, children, and not just for Father’s Day)
The Perfect Father
Relentless and reckless in His love for us
He is an ever present help in all He calls us to
He is a father to the fatherless
He offers hope and healing to the hurting heart, strength to the weak
forgiveness from failure and a new beginning at the end of our road
“Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust.” Psalms 103:13-14 NASB
Click for SONG: Reckless Love – Cory Asbury
Honored to have my article, In Step with My Father published on Southern Ohio Christian Voice. You may click here to read it and while you’re there please check out their other great offerings. 🙂
In Step With My Father
(For fathers, children, and not just for Father’s Day)
I remember Daddy holding my hand as we entered the gates to the botanical gardens, Wrigley’s gum, Elephant Ear pastries, Matchbox cars, him carrying me when I was hurt, and scraping every speck of black pepper off my food. And bumper cars. I hated them, but I never told him because I liked to hear him laugh—and we were together.
Daddy was pale and shaky after riding the corkscrew roller coaster. We made kites with bamboo and tissue paper. They always crashed, but that was okay. He drove way too fast on the windy island mountain roads in his little ultramarine Triumph Spitfire… Cont. Here: http://sohiochristianvoice.com/in-step-with-my-father
Please forgive me for my quietness here. I have much to share and am currently working on a few articles as well as a couple new exciting writing projects. I’m looking forward to catching up with you in a few days. Thank you for joining me on this writing journey. and for your prayers.
Hope you enjoy these fun videos on parenting
Click to watch: Skit Guys- Fatherhood
Comedian Tim Hawkins on Parenting
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
God bless you.
Rachael.
Click here to read: In Step with My Father published on Southern Ohio Christian Voice
RESOURCES
Dad What’s In Your Toolbox blog post by Dr. Shannon Warden https://shannonwarden.com/2019/06/dad-whats-in-your-toolbox/
Focus on the Family “is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.
To speak with a family help specialist, request resources, make a donation over the phone, inquire about general information, or to report a problem, contact us at the number below.”
1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) Mon – Fri: 6am – 8pm (Mountain Time)
Focus on the Family/ Parenting
Navigating the Challenges Teens Face, (Focus on the Family Broadcast with with Jim Burns)
The Involved Father, By Glen Stanton
AUDIO, (Part 1 of 2): Overcoming the Father Wound, by Josh McDowell
The Significance of a Father’s Influence
When Your Child’s Love Language is Quality Time, Dr Gary Chapman on Focus on the Family
AUDIO: My Dad Was in the Mafia, John Finch on Boundless, from Focus on the Family
John Finch, The Father Effect
“John Finch grew up the youngest of 3 boys in a suburb of Dallas where he lost his father to suicide at age 11. As a young man, John did anything he could to avoid confronting the wounds he suffered as a result of being fatherless. His craving for affirmation from a father who was not there to provide it, led him to..”. https://www.thefathereffect.com/
The Father Effect Book, by John Finch
Encouraging Dads Project- Stories and resources to encourage dads Creating a community where we can share positive stories and ideas about becoming better and stronger fathers.
Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson Institute
Family Life Ministries -Help for today. Hope for tomorrow
Click here to read: In Step with My Father published on Southern Ohio Christian Voice
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