Do your homework — come by my office before church – – and I’ll supply you with a Father’s Day present–sure to please the man in your home. But you must complete the homework and leave a comment on the assignment post from earlier this week. Share something you’re thankful for about your father so I know how many presents to supply.
My wife has occasionally lamented that it’s hard for her to pick out presents for me. She has a point. I like to get books and since I already own most of what it is in print, it is hard for her to know what to buy. I tend to have very eclectic tastes.
I once suggested that Jamie buy me a tool (I owned zero tools at the time). So she bought me a hacksaw, which she later used to “hack” the bottom off a closet door, but then that’s a different story. She thought a hacksaw looked like a tool I should own.
I also like camera gear, but good gear is a little pricey and, again, she doesn’t know what is on my wish list. If she gets me a full frame camera, I will be very happy. But ONLY if she robs a bank (in a Christian sort of way) in order to pay for it.
All of which is to say, I assume that my wife and kids are not the only ones who struggle in picking out Father’s Day presents. But, hey, I’m here to help! I understand the male mind. If you visit our church on Sunday, and come by my study from 8:30-8:45 AM (but don’t be late) and if you do your homework – – – including leaving a blog comment, then I will supply you with a Father’s Day gift that guys are sure to like. (I impose a limit of 1-2 per family).
But the important thing – – -and a great way to prepare for Father’s Day together – – is to prayerfully read God’s Word together as a family.
My girls are at VBS right now, but we talked about the homework yesterday in the car and these are their answers.
I am thankful for my dad because he reads stories to us before bedtime every night, and he uses funny voices, too.–Lucy D.
I am thankful for Daddy because he lets us eat junk food when Mom’s not around.–Elaine D.
I am thankful for my husband for the godly, loving dad he is to two girls–even though being in a houseful of females is puzzling to him at times. I am also thankful for my own dad because I know where he is every single morning of his life at 6:30 a.m.: sitting in his rocking chair, doing his devotions.–Alice D.
Alice, thanks so much for the comment! Would you be willing to put this same comment on the post where I give the assignment? I’m hoping to sort of collect those comments in one place.
Uh, I never was much good at following directions. Done! 🙂
Love it Alice!! I would have made the same mistake – but I read yours first:-)
It was a little bit of a confusing assignment on my part – — I did try and re-word it to make it a little more clear.
Chris, you should ask for this for Father’s Day. I am not a camera person, but this looks super cool.
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