Before you go buying that Bar-be-Cue accessory kit from Wal Mart, know that The Mentoring Project is working on a gift/donation campaign for this coming Fathers Day. We’ve already got many authors and musicians who are donating autographed books and CD’s as we are creating a catalog of stuff you can ship directly to your dad. And for every gift, I am going to write a personal thank you card to your dad, thanking him for being in your life. No kidding. What a blessing he is to you for sticking around.
So, if you would like to get your father an autographed copy of Coach Tony Dungy’s new book Uncommon, or one of Randy Alcorn’s great novels, signed by the author himself, sign up on my e-mail list to the right and we will blast you an e-mail in about a week letting you know how. Comedian Nick Thune is actually donating his father! His real father (he says he calls too much, and wants to give him to a kid who doesn’t have a father. Very kind of Nick.) I will also be posting the items again on this blog to let you know, so keep a look out.
Father’s Day is coming fast. Make this year special, and provide a mentor for a kid in the process….
More soon,
Donald Miller
This makes me so happy! Thank you Don, mentors, and all those contributing~ It gives us single mamas much hope for our children:)
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This is a great idea! Thank you!
Wow how nice. My dad passed away years ago and I still miss him more now than ever. I was looking around at gift sites anyhow and found some really good ones > like this one
If someone would also like to buy an inexpensive personalized gift this site is really good. It is called Dad Gifts http://www.dadgifts.biz I hope everybody has a nice Fathers Day!
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beautiful logo!
One person can make all the difference…and well one Person did make all the difference. To gain more mentors and financial access I think you should auction off a draft of the new book. You may not be able to do this contractually, but since it is already posted for $999, might as well be for a good cause.
I am so overwhelmed by God’s workings through you..I do not have the words..hope you come back to Houston to speak sometime..it woud be so amazing to hug you and just see the light of God radiating out of you..your prose is so transparent and lovely..the last pages of “Jazz” just made me weep……I am so grateful you are using your gifts to further the Kingdom..hope we meet someday..if not in this life……in eternity
This is *beautiful!*
Really great idea for father’s day gift….Me too have something to share with you all for this great day…..
If you’re looking for a unique Father’s Day present, check out this book by Peter Lawrence—The Happy Minimalist. It’s one of those books that really makes you think about life and what is important. Peter talks about how to live simply without feeling deprived. The book is practical and inspirational at the same time.
And what does the man who lives so minimally have? An OttLite! He’s had it since 1997. One of Peter’s tips is to “slay the energy vampires” by reducing electricity costs, turning off appliances and switching to energy efficient lighting. Here’s what Peter says about OttLite …
“I have a portable lamp that I use when I read. I bought that lamp in 1997 and have yet to replace the bulb. It is not only better for your eyes, it also saves energy.”
Visit Peter’s website to buy the book. Pair it with an OttLite Task lamp for a minimalist present that will get maximum appreciation from dad!
Selecting one gift for dear ones is very tough for me. i always get confused. Thanks for sharing your last minute gift ideas. i like gift certificate gift ideas.