A Father’s Influence

“For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” (Gen 18:19)

As Father’s Day approaches, I think it’s good to look to the men in our lives and acknowledge the impact they’ve made on us. From fathers to father figures, from grandpas to uncles, from in-laws to friends, we all know men who have been a positive influence on us and who even now have an impact on our lives and the lives of others. Continue reading “A Father’s Influence”

Love Is Action

 

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love…” (Eph 4:2)

Each year as Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts turn to expressions of love. What does love mean to you? It means something different to me now that I’m – ahem – 40 than it did when I was 20. I’m in a different season of life and have had experiences that have reinforced some of my beliefs and caused me to question others. Continue reading “Love Is Action”