I 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.
PreviousThank you for speaking boldly for families and family matters. You have blessed my life by being a godly man in that your dedication, instruction, and faithfulness to God were evident. Praise God for your instruction in righteousness. Your voice conveyed the love of Christ Jesus. I listened to you like my spiritual parent and learned much. I will truly miss you. However, I PRAISE GOD for you being home with our Savior. What great counsel you have given! Thank you, Focus on the Family and, mostly, Shirley and family.
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