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Legacy by Phil This Sunday is Father's Day, the day we celebrate the high calling of dad-dom with bad ties and BBQ. There is much to say about the importance of a father's role in the lives of his children and the dysfunction in our society brought on by the proliferation of absentee fatherism. Instead, I'd like to take this moment to speak to men in general - fathers, grandfathers, sons, and grandsons. When speaking about fathers, we often talk about the legacy they leave behind. I think deep down, all men are wired with a desire to make their mark on the world. That's not a bad thing; God designed us that way. Of course, some over-achievers take this to the extreme and consider their work of higher value than their family. (Another of our traits: if you give us long enough, we'll mess things up. If Eve hadn't been such a proficient fruit picker, Adam would have most likely tried that apple sooner or later.) I heard a recent interview with David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby. He said something like, "Legacy is not what we leave behind, but what we set in motion now." That's powerful! Why wait until you are dead to make an impact on others? So men, here's my question for all of us: what are we doing to make a difference in the lives of those around us? Large bank accounts and buildings bearing our names may look nice, but the only investment with eternal dividends is in people. Life is too short to live just for ourselves. Good news, we can determine what our legacy will be, but we have to start right now. The world will never have too many good fathers, grandfathers, husbands, mentors, and friends. Besides, it's much easier to communicate and spend time with people while you are still alive. Plus, we probably smell better now, too! Click Here to Check our Concert Schedule! Check us out on Facebook! - http://www.facebook.com/PhilandPamMorgan |
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