Becoming a father has helped me begin to understand the heart of my heavenly father. As a father of three children, a deep desire began growing in my heart on Christmas mornings and on my children’s birthdays: I wanted to give them a gift that would wow them when they opened it. I hoped for … More A Daddy’s Heart and a Christmas Horse
As I mentioned in my last post, I have not always felt loved by God. I grew up with a father who had quite a temper—I was constantly afraid of him. Unknown to me, my relationship with my father superimposed itself on my view of God. I have spent much of my life trying to … More Afraid of Dad-Afraid of God
I have not always felt loved, especially when I was growing up. I grew up with a father that was very difficult to please. I don’t think he did it intentionally, but his critical nature caused me to try to perform for his love. I eventually became an obsessive “people-pleaser” with an insatiable desire for … More Hitting a Triple or Striking Out
