Fathers Who Lead with Love and Religion

Honoring the Fathers Who Information Us

Fathers Who Lead with Love and Religion

“A righteous man walks in his integrity; his youngsters are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7

This Father’s Day, Additional Inning Softball pauses to rejoice the boys who form our lives with quiet energy, trustworthy management, and sacrificial love—each in our properties and within the dugout.

In softball, a father’s presence would possibly appear to be early morning drives to tournaments, hours spent catching within the yard, or a gentle voice reminding us to maintain our heads up after a troublesome recreation. However past the sphere, the perfect fathers train us to compete with coronary heart, to deal with others with respect, and to depend on one thing better than ourselves.

As believers, we’re reminded of the last word Father—our God in Heaven—whose love is unfailing and whose steerage is ideal.

“See what nice love the Father has lavished on us, that we needs to be referred to as youngsters of God!” (1 John 3:1).

Whether or not we’re profitable championships or strolling by way of seasons of wrestle, He stays our fixed, our coach by way of life’s hardest innings.

I lengthen thanks for the boys who’ve stepped in to fill fatherly roles—coaches, uncles, mentors, and grandfathers—who present us what it means to guide with integrity, self-discipline, and beauty. Their affect goes far past wins and losses. They assist mildew our character and remind us that religion, not fame, is our basis.

A Few Classes My Father Has Taught Me:

• When you’re questioning if one thing is correct or mistaken, it’s in all probability mistaken. Err on the facet of warning.

• Do the suitable factor, regardless of how laborious it’s.

• Arise for what you consider. You may be the one one courageous sufficient to talk the reality, however others will pay attention.

• Rely to 10 earlier than you hit the panic button.

• Don’t neglect to set your alarm.

• “You’re already ready, kiddo. Don’t child your self.”

One of many issues I like most about my dad, David Holland, is that he loves God and he loves my mother, Carol Holland. He’s additionally one of many funniest folks I’ve ever met. As you’ll see from among the photographs we’ve shared, his humor and character mild up a room.

There’s one other man in my life who has made an enduring impression—my fiancé, Clarence Taylor. He’s compassionate, smart, humble, selfless, and intensely loving. Clarence just isn’t solely a loyal father to his two daughters, however he genuinely cares about every one in every of our youngsters. He got here into my life unexpectedly and has taught me what it means to be liked unconditionally. He’s emotionally and intellectually mature, enjoyable to be with, and—if I’ll say so—excellent wanting.

Lastly, and most significantly, I’m grateful for God—our Father in Heaven—who has all the time prolonged His hand towards me. He’s my rock, my lifeline, and the rationale I press ahead, particularly when occasions are laborious. Not everybody has relationship with their earthly father, however it’s comforting to know all of us share a loving Father in Heaven. His love is ideal, and His presence is fixed.

On behalf of our workers right here at Additional Inning Softball, we thank all of the fathers and father figures within the softball neighborhood: your instance lives on in each athlete you’ve uplifted, each lesson you’ve taught, and each prayer you’ve whispered from the stands. Right this moment, we honor you. Could your lives proceed to replicate the love of our Heavenly Father—the One who by no means misses a second.

“Practice up a baby in the best way he ought to go, and when he’s outdated, he is not going to depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

To all of the softball dads, coaches, group leaders, and father figures—Comfortable Father’s Day. Your influence is immeasurable, your love invaluable, and your legacy everlasting.

–Bonnie Holland, CEO, Additional Inning Softball

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