happy birthday to my dad

Cinco de Mayo isn’t a holiday or is it? It is my dad’s birthday. He is a great man, and I have known that for almost 5 decades. Today he celebrates his 8th decade on earth.

This is one incredible man and not just because he has a great son (in fact he has 3). My dad has taught me much in my 49 years. He has stayed close even when he is 1,000 plus miles away. He stays connected, compassion and confident. My dad is my friend, was the best man at my wedding, and is one of the greatest encouragers I have ever known.

That is my dad, and today I wish I was close to tell him happy birthday. My brothers and I are blessed. Our father really is a great man. Many of you might know that already, but these kind of great men are hard to find, important to our lives and even more treasured than gold.

Proverbs 22:6 NASB

Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Ephesians 6:4 NASB

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Thank you, dad, for doing just that and so much more. Happy birthday to you!

NOTE: this is a holiday, but it is also a day that has been named #givingTuesdayNow to encourage people to be generous in a time of great need. Join me in giving to what God puts on your heart. For me that is to our church, the work of our Dream Center in serving the homeless, or to our mission work in Cuba. You can give by going to www.thecommunityfellowship.org and clicking “Give Online” then choose where your gift should go. Thank you for being generous! Thank you for helping us serve those who need God’s love.

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