When I first heard the news that Dr. Dobson had gone home to Heaven, my first thought was that it was difficult to imagine a world without him. I have had the privilege of listening to him on our local radio stations for decades. I felt, as so many others have, the loss of a friend and father figure. And yet, to think about the glory of what he is experiencing now with our Lord and Savior and also all the saints and angels there is a wonderful reminder that the best is yet to be for all believers. I am so thankful for his life and ministry, and we all know that it continues even though he has gone on ahead of us. I'm thankful also for Shirley and Danae and Ryan and family and for their ministries also. What a blessing this family has been to so many. I pray that they will sense the Lord's presence and comfort in a wonderful way in the coming days. Prayers also for everyone at Family Talk during this time.
PreviousI first read "Dare to Discipline" in 1975 when I was only 17 years old. In my life, I can say that no one, other than my parents, has better shaped my thinking than Dr. Dobson. He certainly respected the advances of research and academic thought, yet I appreciate that Dr. Dobson understood that our finite minds cannot comprehend the ways of our infinite God. What we view as wisdom is foolishness when it conflicts with the wisdom handed to us from our transcendent God. Dr. Dobson understood that God's truth is ultimate truth. It cares for and nurtures our hearts and minds. We are tempted to foolishly turn to our own feeble ideas built on sand. Dr. Dobson called us to stand for the truth of Jesus Christ and to share that truth in love toward the world. I thank God for His grace in my life which flowed through Dr. James Dobson. I appreciate Dr. Dobson being willing to be the vessel through which God has shown His grace to me.
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