ALT-1 Fathers Day Gift
Father's day is not just for honoring our earthly father's but also to honor our heavenly father. So what better way to do both than to give your dad a gift(s) that teach, challenge, and strengthen your father's walk with our heavenly father. The greatest gift you can ever give your dad this father's day is deep, long lasting roots in God and in turn he will pass God's character on to his friends and family. Here are a few great ideas and suggestions for your christian dad this father's day.
Books:There are so many wonderful christian books these days to pick from starting with the best selling book of all time The Bible. There are many encouraging, uplifting devotional bibles designed just for men and fathers. Depending on which translation your dad prefers, the choices are endless and especially helpful.There are also devotionals just for men and dads that he can use along with his bible to enhance and give understanding to dad during his study time with the Lord. I personally suggest 15 mins. alone with God for men by Bob Barnes, I have given this to my own husband and find it inspiring as well as able to gently equipt a dad with his leadership in the home and most importantly his walk with God. Another great option for dad is Fathers of the Bible by Robert Wolgemuth. This book is great for dads who love to read about all the men of the bible and the struggles they had to overcome. The book discusses 12 biblical men such as Noah, Jacob, Joseph and of course David. Your dad will love reading about all of their struggles,challenges,failures and responsibilities as well as how they overcame,grew, and were comforted by God the whole way.
Christian music:Today I feel fortunate to be able to pick from so many different artist that sing christian music. No matter what your dads music tastes are there is something for every dad. Does your dad like to rock? Well, mine does (ha,ha) for those who do I suggest bands like Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, or maybe 3 Days Grace. Does your dad like rock a little milder? Then maybe he would enjoy Plumb, Casting Crowns, or Jeremy Camp. Maybe country is more his style then he would enjoy Mercy Me, Gary Chapmen or possibly Glen Campbell.Old time Gospel more his taste than consider artist like Bill Anderson, The Gathers, or The Kedalls. There are so many different artist from Hard Rock to Old Time Gospel. Whatever your dad likes there are several artist and styles to pick from.
Jewelry:Some dads enjoy receiving jewelry for fathers day and God didn't say christians can't have the bling,bling too. If your dad is one of the best dressed in church each sunday consider tie bars/clips. They come in many different designs from simple gold crosses to lavish belief statements. Cuff pins are also a good gift and even come in a matching set with the tie clips and are great dress attire accents. Necklaces are also a great gift with small gold chains with a cross charm or thicker more detailed chains and charms your dad is sure to love whatever design or charm you chose.Rings are also another option for dad with both gold and silver rings engraved with a loving bible verse or decorated with a christian symbol.
Clothing:
Now there are so many different types of shirts, pants, shorts, ties and hats with your dads favorite bible verse, christian design, catchy christian saying and humor the only problem is deciding which one to buy. You might want to buy a tie for church, shirt for work/at home and a hat for family outing time. Your dad will truly be delighted in sharing his faith through his clothing no matter where he goes. And most of this attire is fairly inexpensive and durable so your dad can share and show his faith for years to come.
Sports:What dad doesn't love some kind of sport? Now there are some sports plaques , sports watches and even sports related hats related to christianity. You can search the internet to find the best choice for you and your dad. May of these stores that sell these items are christian based stores and are owned by christians as well. So you benefit in many different ways by purchasing your chrisitan sports related items from another believer. You can even get some of these items specially made just for your dad.
The best Gift:
All of these items and even more than I have listed are great ideas but this fathers day don't forget that the best fathers day gift we will receive this year doesn't come from a box,a bag or even from the best store in town. No, the best gift comes from our heavenly father and the priceless gift of our salvation and what it cost our savior to lovingly offer us this gift.So please enjoy Fathers day with the special man in your life but don't forget to also thank your heavenly father for his love,comfort,guidance and sacrifice he gives us each and every day.
