Sweet Sixteen

August 21, 1991 what an incredible day. Sixteen years ago our youngest daughter Heidi was born. What a bundle of joy, full of energy, ready to take on the world. A bit different from the meek personality of our oldest daughter Savannah. Regardless of personality differences both are beautiful red heads with a passion to love and serve Christ.

I took Heidi out on her first date as I did with Savannah on her sixteenth. Complete with roses, special gifts, fine dining and a covenant between us sealed with a diamond ring. Not only do I count it a privilege for my girls to experience their first real date with dad, but I also view it as my responsibility to show them how they should expect to be treated on every date. (Not being lavished with gifts but given respect and honor.)

It has been a lifetime of learning as my girls have watched my every move. How I live my life, how I treat my wife, how I pray, praise and preach my Lord. I believe their reflection of who Christ is becomes a direct reflection of my relation with them, their mom, and more importantly Jesus Christ. I am certain there are many times I have fallen short of their expectations, yet I can say with confidence I have given my very best.

“When daughters receive the esteem-building attention and intimacy with dad, they learn to feel comfortable with masculinity and will relate to their male peers, pick a good husband and be a good mother to a son” Dave Simmons

The greatest way I can improve the spiritual life of my child is to improve my own...

Pastor Ray