Dan, Jerry, and Vonnie: stories from people in hospice care that illustrate the powerful, multi-generational impact we all have as fathers.

  A meaningful conversation involving powerful memories of childhood ... and dads.      

Here at the Center, we're very much aware that many men are uncomfortable with the idea of honoring their dads. As we hear from dads, it's clear that just about all men have things they would change about their childhood if they could — some small things, possibly some really big and painful things.

Some dads overcome huge obstacles from their past and become good fathers despite the challenges. Here’s one incredible example.

Where are you in your relationship with your father? Surely some of you reading today don't want to think about your dad because there's too much pain there. Maybe you're thinking, What good would it do? Others have a good relationship with dad, but there’s a lot of room for improvement.

by Byron Ricks – I remember when I first became aware of my out-of-control father-anger. One frigid winter morning when I was 15, my mother woke me …

Tomorrow I'll think fondly of Dad. Which is odd, because I hated him when he was alive.

On Father's Day you may get another "interesting" tie, the latest golf gadget or a pair of wild boxer shorts. And then your kids may do something that really makes you feel like a king. Soak it all in, because you deserve it and it's good for your children to honor you.

But as you're celebrating, don't forget that you're also a son, and it's good for you to honor your father or father figure.

A good look at your family history can help give you a helpful perspective as you seek to be the dad your children need.