Christmas Time...Family Time

The end of the year can be a very busy time. Shopping, sending cards, planning vacations, wrapping presents, sending presents, closing business cycles, setting goals, traveling, get togethers with friends and family, etc.

All good endeavors, but none more important than spending time focusing on Christ and family. After all, the only reason we have Christmas is because Christ was born to fulfill His divine mission. And the purpose of His mission is to 'bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.' And eternal life is only to be achieved in family units.

Then, let us at Christmas time, celebrate and remember Christ and the hope that is in His infinite atonement. Let us spend quality time with our families and focus on how to make them more 'fit for the kingdom' and happier in this life.

As fathers, that is our most important charge. All other things will then come into their proper focus at the appropriate time.

Merry Christmas!!

Meet Bill, a Father Indeed

A garbage man, coin collector a fisherman, father of three girls and a special son, and the husband of a dear beloved wife with multiple sclerosis. This is the inspiring story of a devoted husband and father. Take a look.

"It is an honor to be a father!"

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10 Great Christmas Gifts Ideas for Fathers

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Christmas is a time of gift giving. And what child (or adult) does not get excited about what Santa will bring on Christmas morning? For parents (and grandparents) Christmas time means lots of shopping for that special gift. People go to great lengths to obtain that cherished gift or get the bargain that comes once a year only. It can be time consuming and stressful. But parents do it for their loved children even when they know that the excitement of that special surprise on Christmas morning will too soon fade away and the new shiny coveted gift will take its place among the collection of gifts from years past long forgotten.

But there are gifts all fathers can give their children that are priceless, enduring, and far more valuable than anything money can buy. These gifts may not be received with the excitement and anticipation of a nicely wrapped gift on Christmas morning. These gifts may not even be desired when they are given. But I'm convinced that they will be appreciated long after they are given. So, what are those gifts any father can give their children that have lasting value?

1. The gift of time
2. The gift of unconditional love
3. The gift of knowing they are loved
4. The gift of happiness
5. The gift of patience
6. The gift of hope in the future
7. The gift of gratitude
8. The gift of hard work
9. The gift of righteousness
10. The gift of faith in God and Jesus Christ

Those are some of the gifts I've received from my father. What gifts have you received from your dad that are of enduring value?