FROM
THE EDITOR'S DESK
Last month, we celebrated motherhood, and it is with much pleasure that this issue honors our fathers and the roles they play in our lives. We want to continue to exhort them and let them know that in a world where there is so much pain and turmoil, they can still make a difference. Fathers are only given honor and praise one day out of the year, and even then, I do not believe they get the recognition they deserve. There is such a negative stigma attached to the role of father in our society because it has lost it significance due to so many fathers who do not step up to the plate and fulfill their purposes as fathers. However, we salute those fathers who are doing their jobs, and so greatly improve the quality of life for their children and society.
As we examine the roles and privileges of fatherhood, let us also seek and desire the opportunity to support and reward our fathers. Let us stop putting down the many for the few who do not take fatherhood seriously. Stop denying real fathers quality time with their children just because they are estranged from the mothers. Understand the importance of the role the father plays in the life of his daughter in teaching her how to truly be loved by a man. Embrace how wonderful it is to see a boy desiring to emulate his dad and be just like him when he grows up.
Let us continue to celebrate the heart of a king-FATHER. A king is one who rules and leads his people and cherishes his home and country. He guides and corrects. He is steadfast and forthright. He protects those
who are loyal to him, and he loves those who are faithful. When I reflect on the characteristics of a king, I realize that they are no different than those of a father. This is a divine design, and God has placed this in the role of fathers.
Continue to tell your dad or the father of your children how much you appreciate and cherish his presence and tell him that you support his role as FATHER. In this issue, we highlight what gifts fathers really treasure and appreciate recieving from their families. Absorb the spirit of each article as you allow yourself as you Discover….Your Own Uniqueness.
Sincerely,
Tunishai Ford
Editor and Chief