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April 22, 2010
“You Mean This Week?”
EARS TO HEAR is the radio ministry of FAMILIES.BY GOD. For EARS TO HEAR, here’s Tim Glisson.
Experts disagree on how to assess the vitality of a neighborhood: economists look at housing stock, politicians look at the sidewalks, and business looks at… well, business.
I say if you want to know how a neighborhood is doing ask the kids who their father is, and then watch their faces.
If you get a bright smile complete with wide eyes it’s a sure sign dad is present and correct. And that’s a great thing for a neighborhood to have. Dads who love their kids work hard to provide for them. Dads who love their kids train them up God’s way. Dad’s who love their kids don’t tolerate disrespect, delinquency, or dysfunction for them, or anyone near them.
But if you get a a downward glance, bewilderment, or even a question in return such as: “You mean this week?” and you’ve got troubles
Without a strong man guarding the house the devil will waltz right in and turn it over to reprobate minds: boys in men’s bodies full of profane and vain babblings stealing righteousness like a canker worm; drugs will run rampant, crime will sky high and fear of the Lord will cease.
It’s happening across the country. It’s happening in your city. It’s happening right down your street. Men, the fields of the fatherless need us.
If you have EARS to HEAR, please visit our website at FAMILIESBYGOD.org. For EARS TO HEAR, I’m Tim Glisson.
