I have noticed of late how often I quote something my Dad said. I was blessed to have a wonderful father who loved his family more than anything else on earth. He was such a great example of what a father should be. He was faithful, he was a good provider, and he was a good steward over what God gave him. I miss him very much.
*Pause – Sorry. I have to get it together for a moment.
Daddy was a jack of all trades. He could do just about anything. He was a mechanic, a plumber, an electrician, and best of all, a preacher. He was truly what we mean when we say, “Hey, Preacher!” (That one is for Alan, Doug, and Curtis.)
He was a great preacher of the Gospels. I’ve never known anyone who could make a Gospel story become so alive. My favorite memory of his preaching is the story of the lame man brought to Peter’s Mother-In-Law’s house and the tearing off of the roof to get him to Jesus. Wow! He really brought it that Sunday.
Daddy and I would spend hours discussing scriptures and what they mean. But our relationship was balanced between spiritual discussions and just talking and having fun.
If there is anything keeping you from a healthy relationship with your father, then tear off the roof, and bring it to Jesus. Tell your parents today how much you love and appreciate them. A day will come when that opportunity will be gone.
Buren Goss