An Ode to Fathers Heavy the load you carry Tho daily you work and toil without recognition You face each task with unwavering temerity Your impact and fruitfulness only the future knows Persevering you face each challenge and day with hope And increasingly the strength of your character and courage shows That you a singular man Solely committed to your children and family Is focused on developing and nurturing them according to God's plan An Artoriginal June 2011 As we celebrate the contribution of fathers this year I recognize not only my birth father and the one for who I am named, Arto Woodley, Sr. I recognize the "fathers" in my life, those men who have had a significant impact on the path of my life. While many young men mature without fathers or significant male influences, I was abundantly blessed by men of different races who nurtured the spark God ignited in my heart. This diverse group of men helped fashion me as a leader and man. In order ...
Musings about Life, Following Christ, Leadership, and Race in the Context of the U.S. Experience