Things I wish dad had told me.

• Growing up is hard and filled with confusion.
• Being a man is challenging.
• Managing your sexuality is only easy before puberty and after age 70.
• You will sin. God forgives. And, He never tires of welcoming you back home.
• Marriage will seem impossible at times. But, it often gets better as you age.
• I was stupid as a young man.
• I’m less stupid as an older man.
• You will have to grow and make changes. Don’t fight changing.
• Wives say very helpful things at times. Other times, their hormones make them very moody. Love them through it.
• Serve God. Bring glory to his name.
• Make it your goal to be a good man.
• You will figure out what you’re doing, and what you’re supposed to be doing when you get old.
• Take calculated risks. That’s how you get ahead. Stretch yourself.
• Some friends stay friends for life. Others are just fair weather friends.Some friends will stab you in the back.
• If you have a choice between being loving, vulnerable and sometimes getting hurt. Or, staying closed, confused and detached . Pick the first one.
• Read your bible and stay close to Christ.
• Forgive easily and quickly. Remember, we are all forgiven sinners.
• Just keep walking forward and loving.

Proverbs- Where there is no guidance the people fail.
Seek wisdom.

Amen