Yearly Archives

2014

Resolve to Be … Uncategorized

Resolve to Be …

Be a faithful father, resolve to be more engaged in raising a godly generation across 2015. Tips for this NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: Prioritize your physical presence in the home and with family. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was…
Rick Wertz
December 29, 2014
Merry Christmas Uncategorized

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from our family to yours. Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commands. – Deuteronomy 7:9. Our Father is a…
Rick Wertz
December 22, 2014
Be CHRISTian Uncategorized

Be CHRISTian

Are you like me when someone wishes you “Happy Holidays”? I always respond with a “Merry Christmas!” I think I do it in a loving way. When a friend asked me why I needed to put such emphasis on that issue I found myself being a little…
Rick Wertz
December 17, 2014
Be Respectful Uncategorized

Be Respectful

A father-figure in my life served part-time as a deputy sheriff for the county. In that capacity, he would provide added security in the local retail stores leading up to Christmas. One time while on duty, a mom trying to deal with her son’s tantrum…
Rick Wertz
December 10, 2014
Thank You Uncategorized

Thank You

This time of year always carries a special significance for Faithful Fathering. We praise the Lord for the opportunities granted through your involvement in, and support of our efforts over this past fiscal year to encourage and equip dads to be faithful fathers. Dads that prioritize physical presence, are engaged emotionally and lead…
Rick Wertz
December 3, 2014
Thanksgiving State of Mind Uncategorized

Thanksgiving State of Mind

Best wishes to your family for a blessed and restful Thanksgiving. The Word on Thanksgiving – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and…
Rick Wertz
November 25, 2014
Be Intentional Uncategorized

Be Intentional

One of the most frustrating statistics on the fathering front is that less than one in ten families attending church weekly have any spiritual discussion in the home between Sundays. This lack of intentionality gives the world more influence than we realize and the result…
Rick Wertz
November 19, 2014
Be Reconciled Uncategorized

Be Reconciled

In light of Veteran’s Day, this is a shout out to all those who have served in the military in defense of our great country, this one nation under God. Thank you! I learned the hard way to honor our veterans. Growing up in a…
Rick Wertz
November 12, 2014
Be a Believer Uncategorized

Be a Believer

“I’m a Believer” was a smash hit for The Monkees in 1966. A key line in the popular tune was, “I believe in love.” Of course the song was about feelings of love for a girl. A question beckons - Am I a believer of…
Rick Wertz
November 5, 2014
Be Bold Uncategorized

Be Bold

What bold stance have you taken recently? I have been impressed by the growing number of dads that are dropping cable and satellite service, and in general cutting back significantly on time spent in front of the television, on the internet time and on cell…
Rick Wertz
October 29, 2014