5 Expressions of a Godly Father (part 2)

PART 2
I want us to consider 5 ways a godly father expresses his love. 1. For God; 2. for others; 3. for his wife; 4. for his children and 5. for his church.

3. A Godly Father Expresses His love for his Wife
   Far too many men assume love revolves around intimacy. While that certainly is a part of love, it is certainly not the most pivotal or vital aspect.
   Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives,
   I am not a very romantic person but under how the little things help the relationship. Open the car door, pull out her chair at dinner, hold her hand and help her make the bed, rinse out the tub when you're finished, the list goes on and on. One day they will treat their wives the same way you treat their mother.
   Our sons are learning from us about how to treat their wives. Our daughters are learning about what to look for in a spouse.
4. A Godly Father Express His love for his Children
   Love is more than provision for material things. Don't miss your children's childhood; there are no second chances with childhood.
   Colossians 3:21

Children interpret the time spent with them as love. Forget "quality time" vs. "quantity time" and focus on focusing. The father's reaction in the story of the prodigal son offers great insights for every father even one without a prodigal.
Luke 15:17-24
5. A Godly Father Express His love for his Church
Coming to church and being a member of a church is supposed to be a little slice of heaven on earth, but far too many churches have turned it into anything but that. We are supposed to look forward to (anticipate) coming together. We are supposed to enjoy each other like a big extended family.
Hebrews 10:24
Things work in the church when each a