I’ve been talking to a man whose story saddens me.
He weeps because of broken relationships with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He left his children when they were babies. He hurt them, he admits, and pleads for forgiveness. He is being rejected by many of them. The pain for all, is unbearable.
Some say.
“You made your bed now sleep in it!”
“He is getting what he deserves!”
So glad God doesn’t say that to me.
Romans 5:18-19
I could share all facets of his story, but today, to you fathers are getting ready to leave your families; “Don’t do it!”
His story WILL repeat itself in your life if you choose to leave. You think it’s difficult now and don’t know how to get through it? It will get much more painful. Yes it will.
Love.
Stay.
Duane
I have a simple question today.
What is God not capable of doing?
Don’t give me the “churchy” answer “nothing”, he can do everything, Pastor Duane.
I put limits on God’s capabilities everyday. Everyday. Maybe you do as well, maybe you don’t.
If you do, make a list (seriously) of all the things that you don’t think God is capable of doing and spend time with God on your list. Be honest or you are being dishonest.
By the way, don’t put a time line as to when your answers are due by. He doesn’t operate on our time line. (I have figured that out.)
Love,
Duane
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Recently, I traveled down memory lane with a new acquaintance. One of the things he recalled was that is grandpa never got excited. I am certain his grandpa had learned this trait and I am confident this is a learned trait that many of us need to learn.
Proverbs 30:33 – If you churn milk, you get butter; if you pound on your nose, you get blood–and if you stay angry, you get in trouble.
Anger is an emotion and emotions are gifts from God. How are you handling or mishandling that gift? By sharing it OVER AND OVER with everyone around you?
- Stop Panicking
- Pray
- Breathe
- Respond
Also, why is it that our cars are safety zones for our anger to be unleashed on other drivers?
If you churn milk, you get butter, duh.
Love,
Duane
God told Cain since he killed Abel, ‘you will be a restless wanderer’. (Genesis 4)
Cain’s reply, ‘My punishment is more than I can bear…I will be hidden from your presence.’.
When he found out he would be hidden from God’s presence it was more than he could bear.
This passage depicts a glimpse of Hell for me. Forever away from the presence of God. Forever. Torment. Restlessly wandering. Here is the key. Zero hope. None. No chance of ever being rescued.
In every rescue story I have ever heard or read, the “thing” that kept the wanderer going was, hope.
At this moment, there is hope. God is still in the search and rescue business and you have the opportunity to be rescued. Stop hiding. There is hope, and he is The Way to God.
John 14:6
Love,
Duane
In an article sent to me from my friend…
“We’ve conducted a 35- to 40-year experiment in this country on whether or not fathers are optional accessories in the rearing of children. And the answer is, ‘They are not.’
Cutting edge is a phrase that indicates someone or a business is on the forefront of their business or craft. It is time that we as fathers become cutting edge fathers and be on the forefront of our craft. Fathering.
Truth is, dads, someone will and is fathering your child. There are so many things that will try to keep you from being on top of your game, but none of it matters.
Are you cutting edge or dull?
Find a friend that will help you hone your fathering skills.
Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 NASB
Love,
Duane
Random Thoughts | Duane June 21, 2010 | 
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