An annual tribute to the dad that raised me in hope that it is an encouragement to you:

Born in 1917, four years after his parents immigrated from the south of Russia, he spent his early years growing up in Nebraska. The family continued to speak Russian in the home so when it came time to go to school, the young boy was held back a year until he could learn English. Railroad work took his family to Missouri where he proved to be a good worker and strong athlete through school. He joined his dad working in the roundhouse at the railyard until the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the direction of his life ...read on

As you might expect, June is my favorite month of the year because it is Father’s Day month. Across this month, I encourage you as a dad, adoptive dad or spiritual father, to take inventory of where you are and commit to growing in your role as a father. Our Heavenly Father shares the moniker ‘father’ with us because He expects us to represent Him well in family. The charge is on to embrace this high calling and honor Him. Commit this day to step forward and accept the charge:

THIS FATHER’S DAY, June 15th, 2025, I accept the ...read on

Hey dads – Happy Father’s Day Month to you! I know Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June, but the charge is on for you to enjoy the blessings of being a dad or spiritual father to the full across the month. What an honor it is that the Heavenly Father would share the moniker ‘father’ with us earthly dads. Wow!

What does Father’s Day month look like?  There are tips below, but start with ...read on