Pastor Jerry Laudermilk Audio Podcast

Father's Day Presence

June 18, 2017 Pastor Jerry Laudermilk
Pastor Jerry Laudermilk Audio Podcast
Father's Day Presence
Show Notes
In the message "Father's Day Presence", Pastor Jerry looks at the story of the prodigal son. This is in Luke 15:11-32. When we look at Luke 15, we usually are talking about the prodigal son, who lived riotously and wasted all he had. Instead let's look at a father who was present. 61% of US children don't have one of the parent's in the home, usually its their father that's missing. In many urban areas, only 1 in 10 children has a father present. Sad thing is, stats show further that even many fathers who are physically present are emotionally absent. (If you are a father who is present, let me applaud you!) The Father in Luke 15 was physically and emotionally present... even when his sons were grown to young adulthood. This Father is clearly representative of God, our Heavenly Father... AND this father clearly sets a great example for us to follow. I'm thankful for a great earthly father and very blessed, but even more...I'm blessed by my relationship with my Heavenly Father: He's always present.