Friday

“In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world,

I give them a mission in the world.”

~John 17:18 (MSG)~

 

 

Karen Miller’s mother had surgery Monday.   All went well, so she was scheduled to return to her home Thursday.

 

Robbie Lynn Callihan was hospitalized while my computer was not working.  Thankfully, she is home now.

 

Elizabeth Carol New is doing well following eye surgery yesterday.  Keep her in your prayers for a few days.

 

David’s brother, Jimmy Alford, also had eye surgery this week.  This was his second eye to have a cataract removed.  He also did well and is expected to be fine soon.

 

Dr. Council’s 96 year old sister tripped and broke her pelvis.  This will slow her down for a while.  It also caused her to have to postpone a trip to Louisiana from Florida.  Pray for a full recovery for her.

 

My momma, Dot Smith, broke a blood vessel in her hand that caused a large goose egg yesterday while weeding flowers.  She had to make a trip to Hammond to get her hand checked last night.  The doctor said her hard should be much better today.  Please say a prayer for her this morning.

 

I’ve passed the five month anniversary of my shoulder injury and have regained most of the usage of my arm.  Pray with me that I will soon regain full range of motion.  From the beginning, the doctor told me six months, but I had hoped he was wrong.  I suppose he knows more about broken bones than I do!

 

Baptist Press Stories for May. 19 2011

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Rio school shootings spark Baptists’ prayer & outreach     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35334

‘Gender identity’ repeal bill goes to Tenn. gov.; SBC leaders urge him to sign     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35341

Couple leaves stewardship legacy

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35335

Girl’s bake sale yields $3,000 for Haiti

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35336

Embrace Christ, not culture, girls urged

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35339

NEWS BRIEFS: Circumcision ban to be on San Francisco ballot     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35340

SBC DIGEST: DR presents annual awards; Ergun Caner moving to Texas college

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35338

FIRST-PERSON: Marriage is worth protecting     http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35337
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THE WISDOM OF FATHERS

Dads, give yourself a point for every one of these you’ve actually said to your kids:

Don’t ask me, ask your mother.  Close the door — were you raised in a barn?  You didn’t beat me — I let you win.  Big boys don’t cry.  Don’t worry, it’s only blood.  Now you listen to ME, Buster!  I’ll play catch after I read the paper.  Coffee will stunt your growth.  A little dirt never hurt anyone, just wipe it off.  Get your elbows off the table.  I told you, keep your eye on the ball.  Who said life was supposed to be fair?  Always say please and thank you — that way, you get more.  If you forget, you’ll be grounded till the end of the world. You call that a haircut?  “Hey” is for horses.  This will hurt me a lot more than it hurts you.  Turn off those lights — do you think I’m made of money?   Don’t give me any of your lip, young lady.  You call that noise “music”?  We’re not lost — I’m just not sure where we are.  No, we’re not there yet.  Shake it off, it’s only pain.  When I was your age, I treated MY father with respect.  As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules.  I’ll tell you why — because I said so, that’s why!  Do what I say, not what I do.  Sit up straight!  So you think you’re smart , do you? What’s so funny?  Wipe that smile off your face.  If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times.  C’mon, you throw like a girl.  You want something to do?  I’ll give you something to do.  This is your last warning!  What are your intentions with my daughter?  I’d better get a good report, or you better head to Mexico.  I’m not sleeping, I was watching that channel.  What keeps those jeans of yours from falling off?  I’m not just talking to hear my own voice!  Don’t believe everything you hear.  What do you think I am, a bank?  What part of NO don’t you understand?  I don’t care what other fathers are doing — I’m not everybody else’s father! You’re not leaving my house dressed like that!  Hey, did you hear me talking to you? Don’t use that tone with me!  Am I talking to a brick wall?  If I catch you doing that one more time, I’ll….   Act your age.  Wipe your feet!  Don’t make me stop the car!  What did I just get finished telling you?

Some of the things we fathers say are downright embarrassing when we think about it.  But, in our finer moments, it is our intention to give advice that will shape our children into the people God wants them to be.  Though our children don’t believe we can relate to anything that goes on in their lives, we can.  With what we have learned over the years by listening to others and the experience of making wrong decisions, we want to share with our children a wisdom that will keep them on the right path.

“Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law.  When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, he also taught me, and said to me:  ‘Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live.  Get wisdom!  Get understanding!  Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.'” (Prov. 4:1-5)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee