Fatherhood is too critical to the survival of our nation and the world for us to simply ignore the outrageous albeit subtle claim made by our President in his Father’s Day Proclamation.
President Barack Obama stated that, “Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be raised by a father and mother, a single father, two fathers (emphasis mine), a step-father, a grandfather, or caring guardian.”
This subtle statement has many not so subtle implications, the least of which is that the homosexual lifestyle is both acceptable and normal for America.
At a time when our nation needs men to be men and fathers to be the moral leaders in their homes and in our communities, it is in my opinion, both sad and startling to hear our President, continue to press and promotion the homosexual agenda and lifestyle.
Dr. Phillip M. Davis
Author, “Father Force, Changing The World, One Life At A Time
FATHER'S DAY, 2010, BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION
From the first moments of life, the bond forged between a father and a child is sacred. Whether patching scraped knees or helping with homework, dads bring joy, instill values, and introduce wonders into the lives of their children. Father's Day is a special time to honor the men who raised us, and to thank them for their selfless dedication and love.
Fathers are our first teachers and coaches, mentors and role models. They push us to succeed, encourage us when we are struggling, and offer unconditional care and support. Children and adults alike look up to them and learn from their example and perspective. The journey of fatherhood is both exhilarating and humbling -- it is an opportunity to model who we want our sons and daughters to become, and to build the foundation upon which they can achieve their dreams.
Fatherhood also carries enormous responsibilities. An active, committed father makes a lasting difference in the life of a child. When fathers are not present, their children and families cope with an absence government cannot fill. Across America, foster and adoptive fathers respond to this need, providing safe and loving homes for children facing hardships. Men are also making compassionate commitments outside the home by serving as mentors, tutors, or big brothers to young people in their community. Together, we can support the guiding presence of male role models in the lives of countless young people who stand to gain from it.
Nurturing families come in many forms, and children may be raised by a father and mother, a single father, two fathers, a step-father, a grandfather, or caring guardian. We owe a special debt of gratitude for those parents serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families, whose sacrifices protect the lives and liberties of all American children. For the character they build, the doors they open, and the love they provide over our lifetimes, all our fathers deserve our unending appreciation and admiration.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 20, 2010, as Father's Day.
I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on this day, and I call upon all citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Let us honor our fathers, living and deceased, with all the love and gratitude they deserve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
You Have Been Here Long Enough
Twice in the first two chapters of the Book of Deuteronomy (1:6 and 2:1), God told His people that they had spent enough time doing nothing or going around in circles. God said to them, “…you have been here, in this position and condition, long enough.”
The Bible teaches us in the Book of Ecclesiastes, that there is a time for everything under the sun. Many people who write me; call me; email me; tell me that they are in a season of waiting. While I recognize the truth that we are to wait on the Lord and be of good courage; I also hear the voice of God saying, “…you have been here, in this position and condition, long enough.”
This is the first year of the new decade, 2010. We are about mid-way through the year, as I write this challenge to you. My question to you is this:
• Are you waiting for the economy to turn around before you start that business you've always wanted? I know Christian Businessmen who started a multi-million dollar business in the midst of the recession and in a down economy.
• Are you waiting for the right circumstances so you can go back to school and get the advanced degree you would like to have? Most people could easily earn an advanced degree (or any degree) just by simply using the time they spend watching TV. Accredited and valuable, online learning has put it within reach of ANYONE.
• Are you waiting for things to slow down at work (or for the children to get older) so you can write the book that's inside of you? The only time things will ever slow down for you is when you're too sick (or too dead) to do anything about it anyway. Go ahead and get started now. Even if you only write a single, measly page a day you'd have your first book done (and maybe part of a second) by this time next year.
• Are you waiting for (fill in the blank) before you do something about (fill in the blank)?
Wait. Wait. Wait. Now is NOT the time to WAIT!
The sooner you take positive action toward your dream, the faster you will be on the road to rising above the current economy or anything else that seems to be holding you back.
Things are tough for some people right now, and according to many experts in the field of economics, they may be getting even tougher.
There is still time in 2010 for you to make this your breakthrough year. One client wrote and told me, “I am on my way to reaching all my goals, just by listening over and over and applying the principles in your teaching series, “The You In You, Discovering Your Personal Greatness.”
Friends, the next six months are going to pass by whether you are working for your dreams or not. Why not make the most of it...visit us at www.theyouinyou.com and order your copy of The You In You Series… because you have been around this mountain, long enough!
The Bible teaches us in the Book of Ecclesiastes, that there is a time for everything under the sun. Many people who write me; call me; email me; tell me that they are in a season of waiting. While I recognize the truth that we are to wait on the Lord and be of good courage; I also hear the voice of God saying, “…you have been here, in this position and condition, long enough.”
This is the first year of the new decade, 2010. We are about mid-way through the year, as I write this challenge to you. My question to you is this:
• Are you waiting for the economy to turn around before you start that business you've always wanted? I know Christian Businessmen who started a multi-million dollar business in the midst of the recession and in a down economy.
• Are you waiting for the right circumstances so you can go back to school and get the advanced degree you would like to have? Most people could easily earn an advanced degree (or any degree) just by simply using the time they spend watching TV. Accredited and valuable, online learning has put it within reach of ANYONE.
• Are you waiting for things to slow down at work (or for the children to get older) so you can write the book that's inside of you? The only time things will ever slow down for you is when you're too sick (or too dead) to do anything about it anyway. Go ahead and get started now. Even if you only write a single, measly page a day you'd have your first book done (and maybe part of a second) by this time next year.
• Are you waiting for (fill in the blank) before you do something about (fill in the blank)?
Wait. Wait. Wait. Now is NOT the time to WAIT!
The sooner you take positive action toward your dream, the faster you will be on the road to rising above the current economy or anything else that seems to be holding you back.
Things are tough for some people right now, and according to many experts in the field of economics, they may be getting even tougher.
There is still time in 2010 for you to make this your breakthrough year. One client wrote and told me, “I am on my way to reaching all my goals, just by listening over and over and applying the principles in your teaching series, “The You In You, Discovering Your Personal Greatness.”
Friends, the next six months are going to pass by whether you are working for your dreams or not. Why not make the most of it...visit us at www.theyouinyou.com and order your copy of The You In You Series… because you have been around this mountain, long enough!
Monday, June 21, 2010
That's Insane
The classic definition of insanity is…doing the same thing; the same way; over and over again…and expecting different results.
That’s insane. You cannot keep thinking; speaking; and acting the same way you have been for years and years…and expect things to be different or to change for the better in your life!
If you want something that you have never had before – you must be willing to do something that you have never done before! Most people claim to want something different…but they keep doing the same thing.
Jesus said, "You cannot put new wine in old wineskins.” In other words, you cannot put new, fresh, thinking…into a mind that is not prepared for change.
The Bible teaches that if you want real change in your life, then you must begin, by renewing the spirit of your mind.
Remember this…“Don’t be conformed to this world’s way of thinking, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
All Change – Begins With A Change of Mind!
That’s insane. You cannot keep thinking; speaking; and acting the same way you have been for years and years…and expect things to be different or to change for the better in your life!
If you want something that you have never had before – you must be willing to do something that you have never done before! Most people claim to want something different…but they keep doing the same thing.
Jesus said, "You cannot put new wine in old wineskins.” In other words, you cannot put new, fresh, thinking…into a mind that is not prepared for change.
The Bible teaches that if you want real change in your life, then you must begin, by renewing the spirit of your mind.
Remember this…“Don’t be conformed to this world’s way of thinking, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
All Change – Begins With A Change of Mind!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Attitude is Everything
The Bible says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Someone once said that your attitude determines your altitude. In other words, you will only go as far in life; in business; in school; or in any relationship…as your attitude takes you!
Your attitude is more important than facts. It is more important than your past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, and more important than what other people think, say or do.
Attitude is more important than appearance, gifts, or skill. Life is filled skilled, competent and knowledgeable people who have bad, negative, critical, fault-finding, attitudes.
While they may have all the necessary outward skills…it is their inward attitude that keeps them from flourishing and reaching their fullest potential and divine destiny.
Your attitude will make or break your home; your company, your church or any community or nation.
However…the great thing about life is that you have a choice every day regarding the attitude that you will embrace for that day!
So today and every day…embrace an “I Can” Attitude; embrace an “I will succeed; I will serve; I will contribute; I will win” Attitude - because, “As you think in your heart…so you will be.”
Your attitude is more important than facts. It is more important than your past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, and more important than what other people think, say or do.
Attitude is more important than appearance, gifts, or skill. Life is filled skilled, competent and knowledgeable people who have bad, negative, critical, fault-finding, attitudes.
While they may have all the necessary outward skills…it is their inward attitude that keeps them from flourishing and reaching their fullest potential and divine destiny.
Your attitude will make or break your home; your company, your church or any community or nation.
However…the great thing about life is that you have a choice every day regarding the attitude that you will embrace for that day!
So today and every day…embrace an “I Can” Attitude; embrace an “I will succeed; I will serve; I will contribute; I will win” Attitude - because, “As you think in your heart…so you will be.”
Friday, June 4, 2010
Who Do You THINK You Are?
Who Do You THINK You Are?
The Book of Wisdom, Proverbs 23:07 says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”
You have been given the power to think and with that power to think also come the responsibility to think. Your thoughts determine who you are and what you accomplish.
As you discipline your thinking (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) and think about what you are thinking about, no amount of racism; sexism; classism or any other cultural, man-made obstcles, can limit you from fulfilling the divine destiny God has prepared for you.
The power to define oneself, is the power to determine one's destiny. No one has the power or the right to define you…except the Father, who created you. When you allow other people; their prejudices and their limitations…to define you, you have chosen to be limited to their definition of you.
When you allow your past and your circumstances to define you; you choose to be limited to the temporary trials of life.
God created you fearfully (with awe) and wonderfully (with majesty) and God has ordained you to have and to experience life in its fullest measure.
It is my desire to walk with you on your journey and to encourage each day…to discover the real you; the royal you; holy you; the wonderful you and to release the greatness that is within you!
Remember…You are today who you choose to be; you will be tomorrow who you choose to be. No one has the power, to determine your destiny but you. As you think in your heart…so you are!
This is Phillip Davis, reminding you today, to think about – what you are thinking about! www.facebook.com/you.inyou or www.twitter.com/drpmd.
It is my desire to encourage you to discover the greatness that is within you; to develop that greatness and to deploy that greatness in service to the next generation. It is my desire to empower you with the wisdom of the ages, so that you accept the fact that you are who you think you are.
No matter what you have ever been told; no matter what you have experienced that may seem to the contrary – you are God’s choice and treasured creation.
Who do you THINK you are? Write me and let me know your story and how your identity has been shaped and I will write you back and walk with you to victory!
Dr. Phillip M. Davis
fatherforce@nationsford.org
pmdavis@nationsford.org
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