Tag Archives: fathers

COMFORT FOR A BROKEN FATHER

Posted on June 19, 2022 by oneta hayes

About six or seven of us were sitting at a round table enjoying one of those Sunday dinners that Southern Baptists are famous for. He was sharing a bit from his past history as we all were – a get … Continue reading →

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AT WHAT PRICE – FAME?

Posted on September 24, 2021 by oneta hayes

It had been a spectacular day and all the town’s hoopla had been for his sake.  What more could he want?  Evelyn had gone on home and left him with his thoughts.  He needed a bit of quiet time to … Continue reading →

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DAUGHTER’S JOY

Posted on March 25, 2019 by oneta hayes

She never minded Walking the narrow pathway to be with daddy. ************* For me it was more of a “get in the pick-up and go with me to see how the corn is growing.”  😀 ************** Ronovan’s challenge:  Write haiku … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S THE KEY?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by oneta hayes

BEFORE GOING FURTHER WITH OUR SUBJECT FROM YESTERDAY,LET’S TAKE A JOURNEY through the Bible and see what is outstanding about successful Bible youth.  We will find: Isaac  – What a model of submission!  We hear of Abraham’s great faith, but … Continue reading →

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ANCESTRAL FATHERS

Posted on June 17, 2017 by oneta hayes

  I came to be by way of a little hanky panky back in the long ago, by way of the Moores, who are said to be offspring of the Campbells of the infamous traitorous treatment of them toward a … Continue reading →

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TAKING CHILD TO JESUS

Posted on June 15, 2017 by oneta hayes

“Welcome your wandering child back home,” will likely be good advice given from pulpits this Sunday, Father’s Day.  And it is a good one and it is scripture based on the story of the Prodigal Son.  This is tied to … Continue reading →

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TOUGH AND TENDER – Fathers

Posted on June 19, 2016 by oneta hayes

  “I won,” said Papa Sammy.  Six-year-old Pete sat sad faced. Not only had he lost but he lost by 28 Uno cards!  He quietly and thoughtfully said, “Can I call my Dad?”  Call his Dad!  Pete lost the game … Continue reading →

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR ALEX

Posted on June 18, 2016 by oneta hayes

THIS IS NOT A POST FOR MEN!  This is a post for women mostly younger than I.  (Who is not?)  My generation started the “women in the work force” movement – the time for women to be free – whoopee! … Continue reading →

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REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.

Posted on May 28, 2016 by oneta hayes

OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading →

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