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Sitting here tonight thinking about the upcoming Father’s Day and the pride I have in two sons who call me “Dad” I recalled that I have been blessed to have many “fathers” whose influence and life have impacted mine. Allow me to explain…
My grand-fathers–Ernest Isaacs and Stanley Simpson raised my parents. These men were hard working, committed fathers and their influence helped shaped the parents I have.
My father–YZ Isaacs has lived a life of integrity and faith before me more than 50 years. Dad’s nature and demeanor made life applicable. My father rarely tries to be something he is not. A master storyteller and the most positive, optimistic person I know. Dad assumes the best, believes the best until forced to accept differently. Dad’s life has been lived with few regrets and I love that about him.
Kathy’s father–Paul Lanier died 15 years ago but I still think of Paul often. He let me marry his oldest daughter when she was but 16 years old. He invested so much in her that touches my life. Her commitment to ministry excellence came from her father. Her integrity and honesty are marks of her father’s influence. My life is blessed because of Kathy’s dad.
Beyond that, I recognize and appreciate a SPIRITUAL FATHER…Walter Atkinson’s whose life has touched mine in so many ways. WPA was my overseer in Kentucky and Alabama and the friendship forged there has only grown through the 20 years I’ve known him. He believes in me and has taught me much about God, God’s Word and life as a minister. There is no doubt God blessed me to know and experience Walter!
So, on this Father’s Day, let me say how much I value fathers everywhere who daily live lives of grace, grit and gumption. I’m better for the fathers in my life!
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Bill is the Administrative Bishop in Ohio for the CHurch of God denomination. He's also a dad, grand dad, & author.
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