Absorbing God’s Word
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Applying God’s Word
James Joseph McCall Sr. was born April 10, 1921 in San Francisco, California. During his infancy, his parents divorced and placed him in the first of many foster homes.
Prior to graduating high school, my dad joined the Navy. Growing up, he had a taste of the Christian faith, but never experienced the love of God from any of his foster parents. Therefore, his mind-set was “No love, no church.” That was until he met my mom who told him “No church, no date.” He said, “I went to church because I loved your mom.” That love brought him to the heart of Jesus.
He and my mom set the bar pretty high, when it came to having a relationship with Jesus. Church every Sunday, was mandatory for myself and my four siblings.’ My parents gave men and women retreats called “Cursillo’s.” They were busy inviting others to have a relationship with Jesus.
My dad died in 1981, when I was thirty-four. I had hoped to have him around much longer. The greatest thing he did for me was to start me off on the way that I should go. His example of loving God still impacts my journey with Jesus today.
Accounting of God’s Word
Happy Father’s Day, dad! I love you. Happy Father’s Day to fathers everywhere.