Happy Father's Day! We think dads should be celebrated every day…but it is nice to have one day that's all about you. We hope you are well celebrated! This edition includes some insights to encourage your parenting (for moms too), a touching story about a father-daughter...

Question:  How do you know someone or something is a priority? Answer:  By looking at how we spend our time, money, and energy. When I applied this to my kids I realized how intentional I’d need to be to make them a priority in my life. Busyness quickly eats my time, money, and energy; so I decided to apply Phil 2:4 “Don’t look out...

I was standing in line to greet my father. At that time he was a missionary in Africa and had made the special flight back to Canada to attend a family funeral. His return visit had been anticipated by his extended family, so when he entered the church his siblings and friends quickly surrounded him and formed a line in which to greet him. My sisters...

Loving Our Fathers

The word ‘father’ ignites strong feelings in all of us. If we’re lucky, it’s a feeling of fondness: warmth, security, provision, and strength. For some there are feelings of abandonment, hurt, oppression, or anger. Neil Josephson, the National Director for FamilyLife, has a message for all of us this Father’s Day: “If we’re going...

This video with Neil Josephson was the inspiration for the following story. “You’re not getting in the boat until you try one more time” My six year old body shivered in the cold water, tears streaming down my face as I begged and pleaded to get back in the boat. “But I can’t do it! I fell hard and now my toe is bruised! I think...

Neil Josephson, director of FamilyLife Canada, inspires people to forgive and thank their fathers. He very practically reminds us that both are needed in father/child relationships. He challenges us to find a place of peace and acknowledges how difficult this process is for some people. His practical words encourage action with practical steps to...

The Best Father's Day Gift Ever

My friend was just venting to me the other day about Father’s Day: “Why is it that the Mother’s Day sermon is all encouraging and the Father’s Day one is a kick in the pants for men to step up to the plate; my wife got roses at church, but I got a compass to keep me on track. What’s with that?” This year we’re bucking the trend....