Ok , so it’s time for a little venting. I’ve been saying the obvious for years now. The Hollywood, media crowd has been bashing dads for too long. Everywhere you look you see this unseemly stereotype of Fathers and husbands. The most popular is Homer Simpson. There’s also Family Guy. In 1987 it was Al Bundy, the dim-wit that couldn’t get anything right.
Altogether they have given us a collective inferiority complex. I think it’s time for a revolution. I’m not advocating that we boycott the FOX network. I’m suggesting we turn things around. Everywhere I look I see Dads who care. I meet men who nurture at every event I attend. I’ve yet to meet anyone that can in any way be compared to any of the characters I see getting the ratings and laughter. I have come to know men who keep their promises. Now don’t get me wrong; we all get a laugh out of those guys from time to time, but I don’t see myself in any of them. I’m no Homer! 
I’m suggesting that all of us could begin to use that phrase to describe ourselves and each other. No joke….I mean you’re no joke. I take you seriously. So should you! Your relationships are no laughing matter. Your kids need a dad who has stared down the demons of his past and is willing to find the strength to help them confront a dangerous world.
I’m one of the funniest people I know. Really… I love humor and love to laugh. My wife tells me there are really two things that caused her to fall in love with me. I taught her to love….and I make her laugh.. but I’m no Homer. There’s a lot of sarcasm and funny business when you go to church these days. I sometimes wonder if I made a wrong turn and entered the Comedy Club instead of the church. Even though I love humor, I grow weary at times of the standup comedy some guys have begun to call preaching. I’m no fuddydud! But, our world, our families and our God deserve some brave, bold, dangerous leaders that are neither Homer, Al Bundy or any of their bumbling ilk that came before them. So let’s begin the revolution. If you want to join the revolution, just comment here or on Facebook, Twitter or your favorite means of communication. Let it ring throughout the Land ! I’m no Homer! Oh Yeah….don’t be a Homer. Lead your family with passion, courage, boldness, love and commitment. The Holy Spirit is teaching and leading.
You can still laugh…a lot. Join me in the revolution!