Honoring Dads

Sunday is Father's Day. It is a day set aside to honor dads. I have joked at church that Father's Day doesn't carry the same value as Mother's Day. Whether there is an element of truth to that or not, we need to dispel it. One reason may be that fathers have not fulfilled their part in the raising of the child. We have to change that. There needs to be a culture change, a mindset change, and a structure change. Men need to step up to the plate as priest of the home, and both in the nurture, love, and admonition of their children.

While there is a challenge for the man to accept his responsibilities as a husband and father, we need to change another mindset that prevails-- that of thinking of them as lesser value and worthy of less honor in the home. And so, on this Father's Day, I encourage you to make it a special time for dad. A card with a special note, even a homemade one is a great way to express your love. A call, a visit. Make Sunday after church a special time for dad with a cookout or take him out to his favorite place to eat.

On this Father's Day, I will enjoy my family. as we will be on a family vacation. Not all my kids will be there with us this year, but it will still be a special time for us. I will also pause to reflect at some time during the day on the memory of my dad. He passed away this past March, and this will be my first time without him.

Blessings,
Pastor Ronnie