Currents June 2026 (English and Spanish)
When I was growing up, there was a song sung in the children’s meetings at church that always hurt my young heart a little. The chorus started with, “Fathers are…
These Are the Men We Need (English and Spanish)
“Every Father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.”-Charles Kettering My dad has always been the rock of my life. When I struggle, feel…
The Tires That Didn’t Go Flat (English and Spanish)
When I was in graduate school, my wife and I had one car, so I would usually bike or rollerblade to school so that she had access to the car…
Tenet Reflection from Cameroon (English and Spanish)
TENET: “We value the irreplaceable role of fathers and build interdependent relationships with men.” A real father is not only a provider, but also a protector, mentor, teacher, and emotional…
The Special Gift of Daddy-Daughter Time (English and Spanish)
My father was my best friend growing up. He doesn’t remember this, but I remember him getting a flower for me every year on my birthday. They were the fake…
Currents June 2025
My muscles are sore this week. My husband and I started a new workout program after finishing our last one and taking a few weeks off, and now it hurts…
Father’s Footsteps from Foosball to Forever (English and Spanish)
Lead image via StockCake As a kid, I remember the day my dad brought home a foosball table that he found at Sam’s Club. We were all excited, but especially…
Update: A Hand Up and Holding Hands (English and Spanish)
Since we are focusing on the irreplaceable role of fathers and our interdependent relationships with men this month, I couldn’t think of a better example than Tom and Becky Rogers,…
Honor Thy Father
Lead photo credit: Kathleen Stimpson “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” – Exodus 20:12…
On Ducks and Geese and Red-Necked Phalaropes: A Poetry (English and Spanish)
Lead photo credit: Marcin Zalewski via Unsplash It’s all because of the ducks, you see. It is due to the downy ducklings, the drake and the hen, the flat-footed file…
Honoring Fathers, Healing Generations (English and Spanish)
As we reflect on the essential role of fathers, we also acknowledge a growing collective longing for deeper connection, purpose, and healing. This awakening calls us to honor not only…