Well, I’m late posting on the topic of Father’s Day, but I prefer to think that I’m just 363 days early. Greg preached this past Sunday, using a genealogical text from I Chronicles 1. Reports are in that nobody fell asleep. I thought of that when I read this yesterday:

“Lord, I find the genealogy of my Savior strangely checkered with four remarkable changes in four immediate generations. (1) Rehoboam begat Abijah; that is, a bad father begat a bad son. (2) Abijah begat Asa; that is, a bad father begat a good son. (3) Asa begat Jehoshaphat; that is, a good father a good son. (4) Jehoshaphat begat Joram; that is, a good father a bad son. I see, Lord, from hence that my father’s piety cannot be entailed; that is bad news for me. But I see also that actual impiety is not always hereditary; that is good news for my son.”

~Father and Son, by Philip E. Howard.

Onto more Father’s Day talk, funny man, Todd Wilson, shares this advice for the ladies:

This is the topic I’ve been waiting for. In fact, I almost feel like Joseph - that God sent me here for such a time as this. It’s been my dream to make Father’s Day the second most celebrated holiday of the year. I envision the Father’s Day tree, fathering carols, and maybe even the 12 days of Father’s Day. That’s what I dream about happening. More likely, I’ll get a few cards that were handmade two minutes before they’re handed to me. And maybe we’ll go out to McDonald’s, and I’ll get a Big Mac.

BUT let me give you a heads up about the perfect Father’s Day gift for your husband. One that, if applied all year long, will make him a better father, husband, and spiritual leader . . . and it’s NOT a tie.

All you have to do is . . . hang on his arm and tell him his muscles are big. That’s it. I guarantee that will pump him up and get you the man of your dreams.

Practically, it looks like this:

1) Husband helps get the kids dressed for church - you resist the urge to redress them and instead say, “Thanks for getting the kids ready. I sure do appreciate your help.”

2) During church, reach over and squeeze his arm and whisper, “You are so strong.”

3) After he’s had his undisturbed nap, sit on the edge of the couch and say, “Thanks for working so hard to take care of us.”

4) And of course after the kids are in bed, wrap your arms around him and tell him, “Wow! You’re the best.”

Do that often and not only will you give your husband the best Father’s Day of his life, but he will also become more involved in your life, family life, and homeschooling. Guaranteed.

Be Real,
Todd

OK, well, that’s it from them me for now.