Lost and found

June 29th, 2006 by admin

So that you know, I think I am turning out OK. I’ve been married for 14 years and I have four wonderful children. I know you saw the pictures my mom sent you. I want you to know I’m not perfect on my own, but Jesus has saved me. Christ has brought me back into the covenant with God, Abba… Father.

I wish you could have been more of a father to me. Fatherhood is a wonderful gift of God. I’m sorry you missed it with me.

Have mercy on me, oh God, a sinner. I’m sorry… I have missed the opportunity to be bold for the case of Jesus, who is Christ. I didn’t look with the eyes of love. My pride was to great. I thought I could do it on my own. Teach me to LOVE my neighbor. Teach me to LOVE my father, my mother, my brothers and sisters more than myself.

To all the men who have been a wonderful example of fatherhood… Thank you.

Big Don Williams

Jack Stivers

Walter King

Bob Irby

Woody Woodruff

Bill Ashman

Randy Langley

Jim Brown

Al Owens

Ronald Woods

Doug Davis

Greg Woods

Glen Cash

Scott Walsh

Kevin Woods

Walt Hamilton

German Harrell

peace.

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  • Adam Wolfgang

    The next time I see you I am giving you a big hug! I am blessed by your transparent blogging, thank you!

  • Glenn

    Your personal story made me very sad, but the story of your own fatherhood and your relationship with The Father drove away the sadness. Then to find my name on your short list of examples made me want to cry because I don’t deserve to be there. I know the mistakes and times I didn’t treat my kids right. Thanks Johnathan – you are doing good.

  • Allan White

    Man, that is a lot to process. I need to read it again.

    Thanks so much for sharing – a lot to think about.

  • Kevin

    Liked your song lyrics write up. I recently posted a write up myself on another U2 song on my blog. Hope things are going well in WA.

  • Big Mike Lewis

    Some day, Johno, there will be a man writing similar things on his blog with your name on the list of men who he looks up to in being a good father.

    I pray that your father got to at least know that you are a good father for your kids.

  • ranman53

    Will you forgive me for being so absent for so long, buddy? Though I haven’t called (explanation to follow in a more private setting, if you wish) I think of you often, pray for you and your family even though I didn’t know the day-to-day details. Bursting with pride when I would hear some blurb from old friends. We always thought of you as a son, so if you wish to claim us, we would be proud to be claimed.

    We’ve never stopped loving you, John.

    Randy and Diane Langley

  • Anonymous

    johno,
    just to let you know i do take a peek once in a while, never disappointed.
    all the best to you and yours!

    nir

    http://niralon.smugmug.com
    http://niralon.wordpress.com

  • Tammy

    John,
    I finally figured how to get on here, with Jennifer’s help.LOL I want you to know that I love you and your family so much and I cherish everything that you write. I know first hand that everything that comes out of you is some of the most sincereest words that could ever be. Your very first word was GOD and BIBLE. I was there when you spoke them. And even as a child you we’re sincere. You have such a special gift of getting people in touch with GOD. And reminding your sister to never give up.

    Love you Forever,
    Tammy

  • Anonymous

    I stumbled upon your website looking for James Dobson. What wonderful healing words. You are not writing just for yourself…it is honesty at it’s finest. Keep it up. God Bless You. God Bless Your Website and may it touch, bless and speak to others the very heart of our Abba….Father.

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