06/23/2026
🎵 SUMMER MIX TAPE WEEK 5: CATS IN THE CRADLE 🎵
This past Sunday, we took a hard look at one of the most convicting songs ever written and discovered a powerful truth: our kids don't need perfect parents—they need present ones.
Using the song Cats in the Cradle as a backdrop, we talked about how easy it is to get so busy building a life for our families that we accidentally neglect the people we're building it for. The father in the song wasn't a bad dad. He loved his son. He just kept believing there would always be more time.
We were reminded that:
✅ Presence matters more than perfection.
✅ Children learn more from what we model than what we say.
✅ Busyness can rob us of the relationships that matter most.
✅ Godly fatherhood reflects the heart of our Heavenly Father.
✅ It's never too late to start showing up.
The song ends with heartbreak, but the Gospel doesn't. Jesus specializes in restoring broken relationships, redeeming lost time, and healing what feels beyond repair.
Whether you're a dad, a mom, a grandparent, or simply someone who influences others, this message is a powerful reminder that the greatest legacy we leave behind isn't what we achieve—it's who we love and how we point people to Jesus.
If you missed Sunday's message, take some time this week to listen. We believe it will challenge you, encourage you, and help you focus on what matters most.
🎧 Click the link below to listen!
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