Thank you to everybody who donated through our Fathers Day Campaign. By now, you or your fathers should have received your packages. Because of you, we increased our monthly recurring donations by 20%. And because of you, several more church programs will be created through The Mentoring Project and those programs will mentor many, many more young men growing up without fathers. Our communications director will keep you posted via your e-mail. We are very grateful for our partnership with you to answer the crisis of fatherlessness in America.
On both Saturday night and Sunday morning, I will be speaking at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. Oak Hills is Max Lucado’s church, and I’m looking forward to being with both Max and Randy Frazee and am honored to be able to visit with their people on Fathers Day. You can find out more on the church’s website, or you can watch the service live by clicking the live link on the church’s website.
Dr. John Sowers is representing The Mentoring Project at the White House for their Fathers-Day Activities. The President is devoting a considerable amount of his time to talk about the importance of responsible fatherhood, and to honor fathers who are doing a great job. What a privilege to have a representative in Washington on such a historic day.
Lastly, happy Fathers Day to you. If you are a dad, thanks for being a dad, thanks for loving your kids. They need it, by design. And if you have a strained of absent relationship with your dad, take all the comfort in the world that we have a father who has not neglected us. The job of our earthly fathers has always been to introduce their children to their “real” dad. And as insufficient as your earthly father was, take comfort in the fact your “real” dad fathers perfectly. We are not victims. All of our trials are blessings. I am so thankful for mine. What an incredible opportunity to introduce people to their real father. It’s great work.
Blessings,
Don Miller
Great job!
And thanks for encouraging those of us w/out fathers.
As you say…
“You can be an arrogant victim or you can be a wounded healer.”
God has always put people in my life to be a mentor and/or an example of who the Father really is at the exact time I needed it. And He’s challenged me to do be the same for someone else.
Been following your blog awhile now. Can’t wait to hear you speak at church tomorrow!
Blessings!
That is very encouraging, Don. thank you.
“The job of our earthly fathers has always been to introduce their children to their ‘real’ dad.”
Well said, Don.
Although I always wanted a deeper relationship with my earthly father, I’ve never felt like my heavenly Father has abandoned me altogether. What an encouraging promise!
Great post! Love what is happening with The Mentoring Project.
Saw you this morning at Oak Hills =) Just wanted to say great message, you had me laughing most of the time and I was bummed I couldn’t say hi after. Just wanted to send you some support! Keep up the good work!
My dad was THRILLED with his gift! Not only is he a big Max Lucado fan, but he was also excited to hear about the work you’re doing with The Mentoring Project. If you decide to expand beyond the Portland area, I know of people in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia that are eager to get involved.
Thanks for doing this, Don, and for the personal card to my dad from you. He really liked it and is enjoying To Own a Dragon.
Can I get the audio from Sunday’s message anywhere?
Hey man…I really appreciate what your doing…Your really leaving a great effect on people in america and all over the world…your insights truly do help people understand spirituality a little better then before…especially in the church.
it was a great day to be in san antonio… but kinda weird to be escorted in a golf cart to church… ;o)
DON! You got a book review by oregonlive.com! A very positive one! Makes me even more excited for your book! Makes me feel bad for my criticism of the first cut. hahaha.
You’re awesome!
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/steve_duin/index.ssf/2009/06/book_review_the_new_donald_mil.html
Hey Don! I absolutely loved Blue Like Jazz. My friend Stefanotto raps about you in one of his songs :] Just thought you might be interested in knowing that RELEVANT Magazine has a small article about the work you’re doing with Blood:Water mission, and has a picture of you up there too, lol. :] You can see the digital issue here: http://tr.im/pSAA.