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Religion
Happy Father ’s Day, Dad!
By Jerry Waugh
Pastor of Care and
Counseling
Northcliffe Church -
Spring Hill
Many people will be cel-
ebrating Father’s Day this
month. Dad typically might
get a bottle of cologne, a new
necktie, or a classic Hallmark foul shot in a school basket-
card. But this year, with quar-
antines, social distancing, and stands to smile at my dad. My
some stores shut down, we
may have to pivot to a phone
call or, if dad is tech savvy,
Father’s Day Facetime!
Although Father’s Day is
generally when we give our
fathers a gift, I would like to
share with you some of the
“gifts” my father has given
me. It’s called “leaving a lega- ance, tenacity, or diligence
cy.” And it should prompt us
to ask, “What is the legacy I
am leaving for my children
and grandchildren?”
One gift my father has giv-
en me is the gift of time. He
taught me that we make time
for the things that matter
most. My dad wasn’t able to
be at every basketball game,
baseball game, or track meet I
had, but he tried to be at most
of them. I have an unforget-
table memory of making a
ball game and turning to the
dad has made me a better dad One other gift my father has
and a better grandpa because
like him, I want to give the
gift of time to my kids and
grandkids.
Another gift my father has
given me is the gift of not loves me, cares for me, and
giving up. Call it what you has a purpose for my life.
want - persistence, persever- He also taught me about sin,
consequences, and the need
- my dad had it! With a front to have a right heart with God
row seat, I watched my dad and others. He taught me the
face and walk through most real reason for the holidays
of life’s trials and tribulations. of Christmas (Jesus coming
He would say that it was God into our world to be our Sav-
who got him through every- ior) and Easter (Jesus dying
thing he had gone through, for our sins and rising again
and I would agree. But dad to show He is the Savior). So
modeled for me and my broth- it won’t surprise you when
ers and sister “not giving up I say that I have taught my
one day at a time.” The reason four children and my five
grandchildren about that same
I have stickability toughness
today, with whatever I do or Heavenly Father.
face in life, is from watching
my dad receive the rewards So to our readers who are
that come to those who do not fathers, I wish you a happy
give up. and healthy (wash your hands,
cover your cough, show your
love to your loved ones by
given me is the gift of faith staying six feet away from
in God. My earthly father them) Father’s Day! May you
taught me about my Heaven- be blessed by the gifts you
ly Father. He taught me that receive as well as the gifts
there is a God in Heaven who you give.