Perhaps the greatest gift any father can bestow upon his children, apart from the covenant blessings of parish life and a comprehension of the doctrines of grace, is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives a knowledge of the world, and it offers experience of a wide kind. Indeed, it is nothing less than a moral illumination.
Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847)
Fathers have a great impact on their children, even if they don't realize it. When dads decide to take part in an activity, children take notice. When dads read aloud to the family, children are attentive. When dads impart their faith on a daily basis, children become that faith.
Reading great books offer what the soul needs at the time. Give your children the passion of reading . . . all sorts of classics.
Kerry
BTW, I realize that it is mostly moms that read these posts. Feel free to forward this to the men in your life. The quote alone is priceless.
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