Happy Father's Day!
Father's Day... first celebrated on June 19,
1910, and was originated by Sonora Smart Dodd.
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third
Sunday in June as Father's Day.
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children
to wrath:
but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
~Ephesians 6:4~
He Didn't Have To Be
(Brad Paisley/Kelley Lovelace)
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody
new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and
run
I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and prayed that she'd say
yes
And then all of a sudden Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing To a family
Lookin' back all I can say About all the things he did for
me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad That he didn't have
to be
I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby
in
And now all of a sudden Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man That's standin'
next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad That he didn't have
to be
Lookin' back all I can say About all the things he did for
me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad That he didn't have
to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad That he didn't have
to be
Because he didn't have to be You know he didn't have to
be
Happy Father's Day
Thank you Daddy, I love you!!
Thank you Dads, Grandpas, Brothers, Uncles,
and Friends
You make a difference in the lives of your Children.
And, the Children of others.
Sometimes God stops the fierceness of the storm. Other times
He strengthens the faith of His servant through the storm.
In the dark dreary nights when the storm is
at its most fierce
the lighthouse burns bright so the sailors can find their
way home again.
In life the same light burns. This light is fuelled with
love, faith, and hope.
And through lifes most fierce storms these three burn their
brightest
so we also can find our way home again.
WANTED - A FEW GOOD MEN
Immediate openings for an honorable job,
with long hours and no time off--
Must be willing to work all hours, including the middle
of the night, weekends, holidays, and vacations.
Requires survival traits, Like strength and patience, imagination,
humor, and flexibility,
Intelligence and understanding, and above all, a good Heart.
Must be a Human Being, Kind and gentle, with basic goodness
and fearlessness.
Leadership qualities are necessary, and the ability to instruct
and guide is a requirement.
Receive on-the-job training, With no pay. There will be
unpredictable surprises and rewards--
Like joy, love, pain, fun, and many difficulties. Want a
challenge? Be a Dad!
Men often look for a miracle when they
should be listening for a message.
The Little Chap Who Follows Me
A careful man I ought to be; A little fellow follows me;
I do not dare to go astray For fear he'll go the selfsame
way.
I must not madly step aside, Where pleasure's paths are
smooth and wide,
And join in wine's red revelry~ A little fellow follows
me.
I cannot once escape his eyes; Whatever he sees me do he
tries~
Like me, he says, he's going to be; The little chap who
follows me.
He thinks that I am good and fine, Believes in every word
of mine;
The base in me he must not see, The little chap who follows
me.
I must remember as I go, through summer's sun and winter's
snow,
I'm building for the years to be, A little fellow follows
me.
~Author Unknown~
Fathering
Magazine : News, Fiction, Features,
and lots more.
Father's
World : A virtual community for men who
value fathering.
Jokes
for Dad : Yahoo has put together an entertaining
group of Website links for Fathers, known as Cyberpop.
Fellowship
of Christian Athletes : FCA is now on the Web with
an extensive site describing its Christian ministry to "athletes,
coaches, and all whom they influence." In addition
to its official magazine, Sharing the Victory, the FCA Web
site contains information about summer camps, huddles, resources
for athletes, and much more.
Christian
Sports Flash Weekly : Weekly stories on Christians
in sports, including interviews, in-depth reports, trivia
and more!
Promise
Keepers : Promise Keepers is a Christ-Centered Ministry
Dedicated to Uniting Men Through Vital Relationships to
Become Godly Influences in Their World
Christian
Parenting Magazine On Line : Is a Christian Magazine
that discusses current and relevant issues for Christian
Parents.
The
Barnabas Fellowship : An encouraging site for men
including articles, scripture, and an online study. This
site is part of Priscilla and Acquila Ministries.
Other great links:
MisterFixit Dot
Com: For those "unhandy" Dads!
Kaboose
Kid's Domain Father's Day
NOTE:
I do not necessarily agree with everything on all the links
that I include. Please use discernment & wisdom as you
travel through cyberspace.
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Last Update:
April 22, 2006
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