My brother is a father of two. He’s a great Dad. He doesn’t believe it himself, but that’s typically him. I was told I was a decent Dad by someone (no, not my Mum), but I wasn’t completely convinced, but that’s typically me. What both my brother and I would agree was we have a […]
Read More Pleasing To The FatherOne of the things I admire my Dad for is his ability to keep calm about things. It was not a secret to him. The wisdom of it all was fairly straightforward for him and amounted to this. If he could do something about it, he would. If he couldn’t do anything about it, he […]
Read More Keeping CalmEven after all these years, he remains a key influence. He never drew attention to himself. He lived in an understated way. He found contentment doing what he needed to do and then returning to the comfort of his home and the reassurance of his allotment. His consistency and diligence becomes all the more remarkable […]
Read More Solid September Signing: The Faithfulness Of A Good ManYesterday my Dad turned 80 years old. It is an incredible age to reach. Sure there are folks in their 90’s and upwards who see tharmt as still having a mid-life, but looking on and knowing my Dad’s made that milestone makes me incredibly grateful to God for sparing his life. Among the many other […]
Read More The Diligence of DadAnxiety is something very easy to get. It’s like catching the flu. You’re alright one minute, then the next someone says something to you and all of a sudden, even if on the surface you appear in control, underneath, things are not so certain. I am rather blessed in having the parents I’ve got. My […]
Read More Anxiety, Responsibility And My ParentsThings happen. That is how it goes. How we respond to things can determine whether we retain sanity, or slowly see it slip away. External factors are one thing, but the state of the mind is the centre for dealing with matters. The example of my Dad taught me that even in the most chaotic […]
Read More The Mind at RestRemind me to tell you of the remarkable story of my wife, her son and my surname. Fascinating stuff, and it’s a true story too. In the meantime all you need to know is that my beloved wife has an equally precious and highly valued son. Indeed to date he is the only son from […]
Read More Appreciating Family In Ever Changing TimesChildren are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. (Psalm 127:3-5a) Fatherhood eh. I have one good friend who is close to becoming a Dad, another who has had the privilege for a few months, […]
Read More Another Thing About Being DadA man of quick temper acts foolishly, (Proverbs 14:17a) Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. (Proverbs 14:29) The trick was to find a way to wind me up. Knowing me as well as she did she would easily coax me into her trap with […]
Read More MTP14 Remix – Temper, TemperMy Dad went to work five days a week, helped in organising and officiating services for another of those days and would also help out with the Sunday evening services. As well as that he was married and had responsibilities for one daughter and two sons. At the time growing up I certainly didn’t appreciate […]
Read More A Quiet Place: The Story Of My Dad’s Allotment
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