My first encounter with Dr. Dobson was at the age of 27, when a senior friend and mentor gave me a copy of his book, Straight Talk to Men. At the time, I was still single, but that book marked the beginning of a lifelong influence. Since then, I have read his works and listened to him regularly, and much of what I call my personal value system has been shaped by his teachings. Every time I heard him speak, I was challenged to grow and to live with greater purpose. Together with a group of friends here in Nigeria, I have spent many hours reviewing and discussing Dr. Dobson’s books. His wisdom has been a great gift to me and my family. His passing is not just a personal loss, but a loss to humanity. The comfort I hold onto is that he is now with the Master. Until we meet again, Dr. Dobson, so I can tell you in person just how much of a blessing you were to me.
PreviousWhen we were living in the desert, God began my walk. I used to listen to Dr. James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, Kay Arthur, and John MacArthur every day. I would take notes, and God was touching my heart and feeding my spirit, and it was awesome! I did that for several years. He had brought me back to Dr. Dobson recently, and I started listening to his podcasts and ordering his books. I was being so blessed again. I was so grateful that he was still helping us, but my heart just broke when I heard he went home. I shouted "Hallelujah!" for him, but I was miserable for us. 😢 I can’t wait until we’re all together again, and I can hug him and thank him in person! I can’t wait until my heart stops grieving. 💔 If there was ever a time that we needed godly men like Dr. Dobson, it’s now. But God is good, and He is well able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond all that we could dare hope, think, or ask. Thank you so much, God, and thank you, Dr. Dobson. 🥲
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