A Father’s Love
Phil Littleford took his son on an Alaskan fishing trip with two other men...
Good Teacher
A man took his son fishing one day.
After a few hours in the boat with not much to do, the son started asking his father some questions.
“How does the boat float?” he asked.
The man...
An Anonymous Letter
From a Parent to a Child
I cannot buy you a set of morals; I cannot build you a sense of responsibility; I cannot hand you appreciation of beauty; I cannot manufacture for you concern...
A Father’s Toolbox
Back on the farm, I remember that when something broke down, my father would get out his toolbox and make the repairs. As a child, I was always fascinated by his toolbox and its...
On a Hill Far Away
Few songs have words of such intensity as these written by George Bennard: “On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame.” As our mind’s eye catches...
The Importance of Fathers
In a recent issue of In Character, James Q. Wilson talks about yet another reason having a father in the home is so critical for the future of our society...
Play “Catch” with Your Children
God’s wisdom is seen in His stressing the importance of instilling in children the truths of His Word at an early age (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:4–7). The child will become the man he is...
To My Child
Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying.
Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear...
My Daddy Prays for Me
When Daddy prays, the house gets still;
His voice is slow and deep.
We shut our eyes; the clock ticks loud.
So quiet we must keep.
When Daddy prays, he doesn’t use
Those words the preacher does.
He prays for...