Yearly Archives

2022

Arguments Spiritual Growth

Arguments

How do arguments start? Name calling – “You are transphobic, intolerant of others!” Accusations – “You question Black Lives Matter’s motives? You are racist!” Finger-pointing – “You, and those that think like you, are why we cannot talk anymore!” Voices are raised, anger ensues and folks…
Rick Wertz
August 11, 2022
Slow Down FamilyLife Balance

Slow Down

It seems so long ago that I heard dads talk of the peace at home when the family calendar was clear, thanks to the impact of the Covid lockdown. Families found they were able to enjoy the evening meal together every night. Some dads embraced…
Rick Wertz
August 4, 2022
Authority FamilySpiritual Growth

Authority

The policeman took on extra security work to supplement his income. One holiday weekend, working for a department store, he saw a young boy throwing a fit. Evidently his mom refused to buy something he wanted. She was visibly tired and exasperated. Upon seeing the…
Rick Wertz
July 21, 2022
God and Country FamilySpiritual Growth

God and Country

The young man put the blame for his anger and life’s hardships squarely on the shoulders of his dad. Not comprehending his own immaturity, he pressed on to overcome obstacles he faced on life’s journey. Anger toward, and judgment of others manifested into bad character…
Rick Wertz
July 14, 2022
Happy 4th of July Holidays

Happy 4th of July

As the Supreme Court wraps up the 2021-2022 term, eyes have been opened to what we have to celebrate on Independence Day, a core document that conveys the beliefs we aspire to as a nation and outlines the structure of government that provides necessary checks…
Rick Wertz
June 30, 2022
Honor Your Father Family

Honor Your Father

An annual tribute to the dad that raised me in hope that it is an encouragement to you: Born in 1917, four years after his parents immigrated from the south of Russia, he spent his early years growing up in Nebraska. The family continued to…
Rick Wertz
June 16, 2022
Happy Father’s Day Month Family

Happy Father’s Day Month

As we move into my favorite month of the year, Father’s Day month, I encourage you to look back and look in the mirror. Faithful Fathering’s study, A Dad’s Armor, opens with a look back at the heritage you have in relationship with your earthly father, how…
Rick Wertz
June 9, 2022