I realize the title is a little ruffling, but I recommend taking the time to read this article. I don't think it a waste of a few minutes or your time. It's basically about a father that realizes the actions towards his son were wrong, but something else about the gospel hits him along the way.
Link: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/longobedience/2012/04/19/on-being-an-absolute-ass/
I’m still fuming at my son. I’m not mad at the goal, per se. I don’t expect a little Landon Donavan. But I’m furious that he didn’t listen.
Moments later, he runs over and asks if he did great. Kim says yes. The coach says yes. Me? I’m half way between, “Awesome!” and “You suck!” I want to go for the former, I cannot say the latter. After the tiniest of pauses, I say no.
Nanoseconds feel like hours. He looks blankly at me.
I suddenly feel bile in the back of my throat. What did I just do?
“I”m joking, buddy! I’m joking! You did great.”
“Bad joke Daddy.” He walks away. Kim walks away. An assistant coach looks at me with sad incredulity. I AM now one of those dads. I want to vomit. But I’m too consumed with my snowballing rage – a rage now firmly directed at me too.
Link: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/longobedience/2012/04/19/on-being-an-absolute-ass/