By Pastor and Father Doug Stauffer As we approach Father’s Day, I wanted to use this opportunity to honor and celebrate the fathers in our community. As a pastor (and traveling evangelist for 20 years), I have witnessed how the love, dedication and strength of fathers make a lasting impression (moms, too!). Like so many of you, my father is someone I admire as an incredible example. To all dads everywhere: In the beginning, our Heavenly Father above, Crafted us using His wisdom and infinite love. His image we bore, in His likeness were made, Forever we praise Him, our debt fully paid. Our earthly fathers, with strength God imparts, Guide us through valleys through broken hearts. Their love and protection, like a sheltering wing, As we walk with our Lord, God’s praises we sing. Proverbs teaches that fathers have the crucial role of training their children in the way they should go. As mentioned in Ephesians, your dedication to nurturing and admonishing your children in the Lord is a testament to your commitment to their spiritual well-being. With hands firm yet gentle, they nurture and hold, Reflections of God’s love, characters they mold. Through trials and triumphs, their faith remains strong, In the arms of their fathers, they truly belong. The 20th Proverb refers to the blessings the children receive through their father’s integrity. Your compassion, like the Lord’s in Psalm 103, comforts them. Through your loving correction and guidance, you help your children grow in wisdom and grace...
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