Allow me to pay tribute to a great man today – on what would have been his 98th birthday.
He went by many titles throughout his life:
- World War II hero
- Businessman
- Entrepreneur
- Husband
- Father
- Patriot
But I had another title for him:
Dad taught me, more through his actions than his words, the value of character, honesty, sacrifice, and family. He taught me to honor God, to respect the flag, and to put others first.
I lost my Dad way too early, when I was just 19. The last time I saw him – eight days before he died – he put a power steering unit in my car. He never quit giving, loving, and making me proud to be his son.
Recovery Step: Ninety times, the Bible says to honor your parents. One of those times is among the Ten Commandments: “Honor your father and mother” (Exodus 20:12). I encourage you to honor your father today, whether he is still with us or not.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
