A boy struggles…
Knowing what it means to become a man…
What courage, honor, and strength really looks like…
When to take a risk…
A girl struggles…
Understanding her beauty and value…
Sensing self confidence and independence
To demand respect and equality…
I’ve been convicted lately, that many times the orphans of today…
Are the fatherless…
(And many times the widows are the single mothers…)
The statistics of the impact of this on society are staggering. Great efforts are being taken by non-profits such as The Fatherhood Initiative. Even the government is getting involved, recognizing the problems associated with this issue in our society.
What is the church doing about it?
Seriously, what initiatives do you know of where the church is addressing the fatherless issue?
“Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress...” James 1:27
(This is not to say we don’t take care of widows and orphans. We certainly do, but, in my opinion, we must not forget the cultural issues of our day…if we want “pure and undefiled religion”.)
What do you think?
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