Sorin, Mr. Popper, and the Christian's Loving and Just Father

What a good day.

Father's Day with little boys is a wonderful thing.

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God, and so we are.  1 John 3:1

This morning, Sorin Prodan from Brasov, Romania preached a good message from Leviticus 10:1-11 entitled A Just Father.  I wish every father in our church were present.  I encourage you to get the message--podcast, download, CD, DVD...whatever.  I came home desiring to be a more loving and just father--one in whom my boys might see a picture of the one and only loving and just Heavenly Father!

On Sunday afternoon, we laid down a wad of cash (taking out a small loan for cokes and popcorn!) and took all four boys to see Mr. Popper's Penguins--a movie based on Richard and Florence Atwater's 1938 wonderful children's book.

Whether your children are scampering around your skirt, playing Little League sports, dancing at recitals, spending the summer between high school grades, travelling back and forth between college, or raising their own children, take those in your family circle to see Mr. Popper's Penguins.  Afterward, spend time talking about the movie's themes.  According to www.kids-in-mind.org, the movie's message is that it's "never too late to enjoy time with your loved ones." 

After a great Sunday morning with God's people, a fun afternoon with the family, and well-spent time in the theater, I now find myself enjoying the quietness that only comes when all four boys are snuggled in their beds. 

Lord, thank you for your love and justice.

God has used Sorin and Mr. Popper to remind me today that men must be both loving and just--just like our Heavenly Father.

Pastor Todd