34 years ago, on Father’s Day, our son Jon was born. I said at the time was the greatest Father’s Day gift I could ever receive. That's still true!
Jon has grown to be a fine young man, married, with a great career, a great wife, and woodworking skills that definitely didn’t come from me. He has a positive and cheerful attitude that makes me smile every time that I see him.
All of our children have been blessings. I’m proud of Jon, Nick, and Alisha as they’ve grown up, married, bought homes, and picked careers that suit their unique interests and skills. They all let me know how much they love me and I can only hope that I’ve made it clear to them how much I love each of them.
Family is the cornerstone of our lives and the lifeblood of our future. We must always remember the fathers that came before us and those that will come after us. Jesus recognized the importance of his heavenly father and made the decision to follow his father’s will, even though it was a tough ask.
The best thing that we can do as fathers is to raise our children in the church, teach them about God's love, grace, and mercy, and provide them a moral framework by which they can live their lives. If we train our children up right, they will never stray.
Happy Fathers Day to You!
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