Dad, God, and Me

Dad, God, and Me
Author: Ralph Friesen
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2019-12-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1525560891

In a compelling, honest, and transparent account, Ralph Friesen tells the story of his father, Reverend Peter D. Friesen of Steinbach, Manitoba. He also tells his own story, of the search for his father and a crisis of faith. Growing up in a fundamentalist Mennonite community as the son of a minister, Ralph resisted the pressure to be “saved” and struggled to find a spiritual alternative. His father suffered a debilitating stroke when Ralph was a young teenager, but it is only now, in his seventies, that Ralph has delved into the meaning of that event. Dad, God, and Me is Ralph’s quest to discover and convey the man his father was—with all of his strengths, faults, aspirations, and regrets. Drawing on journal entries, old photographs, and personal memories, this memoir welcomes readers into a particular time, place, and family. An engaging read for anyone who appreciates that “real life” can be challenging, painful, and beautiful all at the same time.

Finding Father

Finding Father
Author: A. J. Jones
Publisher: XP Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2011
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1936101378

Fathered by God

Fathered by God
Author: John Eldredge
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418575607

In an age when fathers are more important than ever, how do you embark on your journey to manhood and know how to steer clear of the dangers along the way? In Fathered by God, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reminds us that there's a path to masculinity and, best of all, there's a loving Father ready to help us follow it. In Fathered by God, Eldredge calls men back to a simple and reassuring truth: God is our Father, and he wants to show us what masculinity really means. Eldredge teaches us that there's a path leading to authentic manhood, cut by generation after generation of men. There are perils along the trail, even disasters--all the more reason to rely on the guidance of a Father who has gone before us. A boy has a lot to learn in his journey to becoming a man, and it takes the active intervention of father figures and the fellowship of other men to guide us along the way. Eldredge shares that in all of life's trials and triumphs, God is initiating boys and men through the stages of manhood. Through personal stories and practical guidance, Eldredge provides a map through the six stages of a man's journey and answers some of the most common questions about manhood that he's received over the years, including: How can I set a good example for my son? What does the Bible teach us about masculinity? How can I become the man that God designed me to be? Fathered by God maps out the path of manhood--not more rules, not another list of principles, not formulas, but a well-worn path that men have followed for centuries before us. Discover the truth about masculinity and become the man that God sees in you.

Dad Scares Me, God Scares Me

Dad Scares Me, God Scares Me
Author: Vera Laree
Publisher: Vera Laree Jones
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781938984297

Born into a polygamist cult in Mexico in 1971, Vera LaRee was one of fifty-seven children her father had with his eleven wives. Constantly told that women were inferior to men and God was to be feared, from an early age she experienced manipulation, brainwashing and sexual violation. Married off to her deceased sister's husband at the age of sixteen, she helped raise her sister's children and gave birth to three of her own--truly believing what she had always been told: That a woman could not get to Heaven without a man. But hard as she tried to live "celestial marriage," to please her husband and make peace with her life, she never felt loved, respected or valued. However, every time she silently (and secretly) dared to question the beliefs of the cult, she found herself overcome with guilt, shame, and fear. So, for years, the control that her father, husband, and their polygamist God had over her continued--but it all began to change when the seed of a single idea she read in a hidden book slowly started taking root. THE TRUE STORY OF ONE WOMAN'S QUEST FOR FREEDOM, THIS IS A BOOK YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!

Experiencing God's Love as Your Father

Experiencing God's Love as Your Father
Author: Mark DeJesus
Publisher: Turning Hearts Ministries
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2018
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780692052785

God is a Loving Father. But is that what you have experienced? What comes to mind when you hear the word "father" or "dad"? Does it stir up references of love, hope and empowerment? To experience the love of God in i's greatest measure, we need to encounter God in His identity, as a Father. Everything that Jesus lived out was designed to show us what the heart of the Father is like. Even so, masses of Christians are going to Jesus, yet avoiding the Father. To them, their reference of father has been wounded or left empty. As a result, the enemy works relentlessly to keep us from experiencing the great love that our Heavenly Father extends to us. This book will help heal your lens of what father means and usher you into a renewed and powerful relationship with Abba; your Dad. In this book, you will be encouraged to discover: - The two greatest needs that you have in your heart. - What keeps us from knowing who God is as Father? - How to overcome flawed earthly father experiences. Allow yourself to break through the hinderances that make you feel far from God and experience His love like never before!

Hey Dad, It's Me!

Hey Dad, It's Me!
Author: Julie McGhghy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2021-09-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781737736103

Have you struggled to see God fathering you throughout your life? Julie McGhghy began the first Father's Day card she sent to her biological father when she was 14 years old with Hey Dad, It's Me! After meeting him when she was 16 years old, they built a relationship that always seemed guarded. At her dad's funeral, she learned why. Julie's dad felt guilty for having left her and her brother when they were small children and letting another man adopt them. For many years afterward, she mentally constructed letters she would have sent her dad explaining why he didn't need to feel guilty. Julie was not fatherless. God fathered her better than any earthly father could have. Julie is one of millions of people who grew up with a physically or emotionally absent father. If you are one of them, or if you minister to someone who is one of them, then read Hey Dad, It's Me! to learn how God has also fathered you. If you don't feel loved or lovable because your father was not present and didn't love you, read how God loved Julie, and loves you, unconditionally and does all the things you wanted your father to do. If you declare by faith that God is "God the Father," but you are unable to see that God has actually fathered you throughout your life, read Hey Dad, It's Me! Julie will help you see that God is not just your Heavenly Father, but He actively fathers you here and now because He loves you.

My Real Dad

My Real Dad
Author: Gail Olson
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2017-12-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640796746

God seems to be "out there somewhere," a distant and a most powerful presence that we need to respect and most time fear. I want you to know that we don't need to be afraid or hide anymore. I want to challenge you to come out of the shadows, and get personal with an almighty God. In this book I want to make an introduction of who He is, what He has done for you, and what He wants to do for you. We have a life journey but God also had a journey through time to fulfill His desire for a family of His own. Jesus came to introduce God to us as father and make a way whereby we can become one of His children. God and Jesus had an intimate father/son relationship and it is available for anyone who wants to be part of this family. He will welcome you with open arms to join the family no matter how you have spent your life. You can enjoy this loving relationship and be forever His.

My Journey to the Father

My Journey to the Father
Author: Jennifer LaSarge
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768407559

Jennifer’s determination to find complete healing took immensecourage. God gently led her to face the pain of her abusive past.The toughest journey of her life eventually led to her deepest joy—discovering God as her Father. Whatever pain you may be facing,either currently or from your past, Jennifer’s testimony will stir...

God, Me, Myself, and I

God, Me, Myself, and I
Author: Sharon Underwood
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1643007076

The title of this book describes how things are sometimes, and we do not even realize it. We, as selfish flesh, live our lives for us. It is you or me and nobody else. God especially has no room in the picture. We go about our day doing what we want when we want with no thoughts of giving God any of our time. We do not realize at the time that it is because of God's grace and mercy that we are still here despite our shortcomings. Some of us do realize it and are just stuck, like I was, in the dark, praying and hoping that one day you will get out of your situation. Drugs, alcohol, domestic violence, suicide, thinking of harming others-all these things and more can be delivered with prayer, counseling, and the right relationship with Christ. That is the purpose for my book: to encourage, uplift, and touch hearts so that God can heal. Fight for salvation. It is well worth it. I am a living testimony.