To Own a Dragon...

Even though it happened at such a late time in my life, I am glad I fell in love with reading. I just finished the book “To Own a Dragon,” by Donald Miller, this afternoon. It is a book about growing up without a father. You might be wondering why I read such a book since I grew up with a wonderful father who is complimented by a loving, kind, and generous mother. I figure that since our world today is filled with broken homes it would be a good idea to have some sort of preparation for dealing with guys in my youth group who have and are growing up without a father. I recommend this book to any man who feels like he might end up being a part of or having any influence on the life of a fatherless guy. I also recommend this book for any guy growing up without a father.

Out of all the things that I took from this book the biggest is that our role in this life is to help our children know who their real Father is. I don’t have a good grasp on this because I don’t have any kids…that I know of…just kidding…mom I can assure you that I do not have any kids. Anyway…I see that my role in the lives of my teens and the people around me is to help them see, know, and grow in their relationship with their real Father. We have a great gift in that we can call God our Father and there is no relationship that is as important as this one. I’d like to thank everyone in my life, too many to be listed, who have helped me see who my true Father is. I am thankful that I have grown up with both of my parents who have loved and supported me in my life and most of all…have helped me come to know my true Father.
Find a way to show someone this week who their real Father is.

Be Holy,

Ryan

Hello everyone! I’ve stated the next big chapter in my life. I now live in Statesville, NC working with the youth group at the Northview Church of Christ. God is doing amazing things with this congregation and I am happy that He has made me a part of these plans. I’ve been here for about a month now and I am getting settled in nicely.

I just wanted to start this blog to keep anyone who cares updated with what is going on in my life out east. I’ll try to keep this somewhat updated. Enjoy…