tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post2019912557861582997..comments2014-06-21T16:19:45.313-04:00Comments on The Blueprint for Manhood: The Father's TouchMinister Onoriohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11185861105074878394noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-43108316144626639282011-05-12T07:03:57.184-04:002011-05-12T07:03:57.184-04:00Praise God! Iron sharpens iron...Praise God! Iron sharpens iron...Minister Onoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185861105074878394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-77318316127903305782011-05-10T23:42:21.147-04:002011-05-10T23:42:21.147-04:00My brother I was amazed as well. Your post opened ...My brother I was amazed as well. Your post opened the door of curiosity. I would never had know if it was not for this post. I have read about the authors, but not the books. However they are on my list. Check this site out; <br />The Devastating Effects of Isolation on Social Behaviour<br />http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/capsules/histoire_bleu06.html<br />Thank you Minister OJesushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089361346681240429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-72209772856378238762011-05-10T19:16:50.080-04:002011-05-10T19:16:50.080-04:00Wow! Praise God! Where did you get that quote? I ...Wow! Praise God! Where did you get that quote? I didn't realize there was so many books on the power of touch.<br />You've captured the heart of meaningful touch!<br />Amen!<br />Thank you as always!Minister Onoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185861105074878394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-18384393923522568612011-05-10T00:20:08.799-04:002011-05-10T00:20:08.799-04:00Luke 18:15 Paints a beautiful picture of the Maste...Luke 18:15 Paints a beautiful picture of the Master's touch. Children running, jumping up on Jesus lap, snuggling close to him.The glow of excitement and joy on their faces. Jesus smothered with innocence. WOW, What a beautiful scene. Right then and there I thought to myself, Jesus showed the importance of the touch. I am sure he did not rush the touch or hug. I agree with you Brother Karl. A father's touch is desperately needed, often neglected or ignored completely. I remember holding my children and hugging them almost as if I wanted to bring them inside myself. I wanted that from my dad, but did not get it and finally the longing was satisfied with the touch of my children. With and through the touch;We both get the blessing. I began teaching at the Kiddie Kingdom because I was drawn by the spirit of fatherlessness and there were no men teaching there. I can't express the overwhelming feeling of joy when a child comes up to me and just hugs me, I hug them back but I have to be careful. Often I look at and asked for the parents approval. Many time the approval comes from a grandmother or great great grandmother. Where are the Dads and mothers? I wonder either they(the children) get many hugs and show it by giving some back or they are in desperate need of one. <br /><br />I want to end with these words from Kathleen Keating Schloessinger:<br />In a world that has grown more complicated, more fierce in the demands made upon our hearts and pocket books, there is one easy, free gift left. The power of touch. Don’t turn away from the elderly, disabled, terminally ill or long term care residents because their needs seem beyond your ability to give. The one thing they need the most is the most simple, yet profound gift you have to give. Your kind hand holding theirs and a hug from your heart. The gift of touch is the most powerful healing you can offer another, and it is the most powerful healing you can give yourself. Give generously and watch yourself grow rich in what matters the most. Hug often, hug well...I embrace your spirit.... Kathleen Keating Schloessinger<br /><br />Some interesting reading:<br />The Hug Therapy Book by Kathleen Keating, The Gift of Touch by Helen Colton, and Touching: The Human Significance of the Skin by Ashley MontagueJesushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089361346681240429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-14244767252054797492011-05-08T10:29:00.512-04:002011-05-08T10:29:00.512-04:00Amen Karl! Well said! Thanks for sharing a littl...Amen Karl! Well said! Thanks for sharing a little bit of how you are living the blessing. You are building you legacy as a father! Praise God!Minister Onoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185861105074878394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4040883382506285940.post-79104977854644600372011-05-08T08:25:48.115-04:002011-05-08T08:25:48.115-04:00I agree that a father's touch is so important ...I agree that a father's touch is so important to our children, especially daughters. I usually wake my 8 year old daughter every morning and get her ready for the day. Part of our routine is to give her a morning hug. That embrace is a great way to start her day off. She transitions from the hug to a good stretch. However one challenge is not to rush the hug due to time constraints. Often we may be short on time in the morning, but this should not compromise the embracing hug towards our children. We must always let them experience their importance in our lives no matter what's going on.<br /><br />The morning hug also sets the expectancy of a blessed day for our children.Karl Bovellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309852845867628919noreply@blogger.com