From the Pastor Dad Made It
Easy
This Sunday
will be emotionally strained for a number of families in our church, since it
is the first Father’s Day since their dad passed away. Thoughts will be drawn to the man they are now
missing.
I appreciate
my dad more than I can say, and I’m so blessed that he’s still in my life. Cliff Ellison made it easy for me to believe
in a loving Heavenly Father. Because he has
always been so consistent in his caring, compassion, conscientiousness, and
kindness as a father, I found it easy to think, “Gee, if God is like my dad, He
must be a fantastic guy!” What an
excellent role-model I had to show me how to be a man… a husband… a friend to
others… a Christian… a worker… a listener… and much more. My personality, sense of humor, acting
abilities, and ways of relating to others have been directly shaped and
influenced by my father (and mother) in more ways than I probably realize. But I’m aware of and appreciate it!
I hope all
dads understand what a powerful force they are in the lives of their sons and
daughters. Do you make it easier for
them to believe in a loving God, or harder?
We dads have this responsibility, and it is enormous. - Live with
integrity and strength. Your kids are
watching you, no matter how old they are.
A real man knows this and takes his role seriously. – My dad did, and I
am so glad.
In His love,
Lee