Number one Father

What manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1)

As 8-year-old settled in for the night, he said, "You're my second favorite dad." Whoa, I thought. Am I missing something here? But then Steve quickly filled me in. "First, God. He's my number one Father. Then you.". . .

I'm glad Steven is able to transfer his feelings of love for his earthly father to his heavenly Father. But some people have a tough time. . . . . All they know of a father on earth is desertion, abuse, neglect, hatred, and pain. . . .

If struggle with loving the One who is our heavenly Father, remember that He is the ultimate. . . . He epitomizes love, grace, mercy, and compassion.