Father's Day provides all of us an opportunity to show dads that we appreciate them. Being a good father is not easy and I think a lot of dad's feel like no matter how hard they try - they fall short most of the time. It's not easy performing the balancing act our lives have become as we pursue the "American Dream."
There is the job that we must focus on and work long hours so we can simply provide for our family. Our kids extracurricular activities like sports and recitals that we must attend to show them how much you really care. Then there is trying to be a good husband and still "dating" your wife to create that romance which fuels a strong marriage.
I could continue with a list of other things, but I think you get the point. Being a good father is really hard!!!!
That is why this year we did something really cool for all the dad's out there in our area. We went to some of the most popular spots that dads go to. Think Home Depot, Best Buy, Bass Pro...to show father's that everything they do, really counts!
We shared the message of Jesus with 25 dads on Father's Day and gave over $1,000 of Encounters of Hope gift cards wrapped up in a cool cardholder with a special message just for them. It is a small token of our appreciation, but something we feel could really make their day. Check out the highlights from Encounters of Hope Father's Day Outreach in the video above.
A simple random act of kindness to show them they matter, not only to us, but to their heavenly Father!