There’s nothing quite like a father’s love. And it doesn’t end when they leave this world. Here are several examples of the power of fatherly love with a collection of stories about fathers reaching out from beyond to offer their children heavenly comfort, guidance and reassurance.
A Heaven-Sent Encounter Became Comfort from Beyond
Susan didn’t often eat fast food, but here she was, in line at a fast food restaurant. She was tired and hungry. Her father’s death had drained her. It had only been a week, but she already missed him. Maybe a burger would help, though she doubted it. But as she stood in line to order, she heard a strangely familiar voice: “Excuse me, sweetie.”
Read the rest of Susan’s story here.
In Her Dream, Heaven Looked Like a Beautiful Golf Course
“I wish you could have known him,” Alison whispered as laid her newborn son, Stone, in his crib. Her father had died just a couple of years before Stone was born, but she was determined he would know him, if only from her stories. Still, the wish weighed on her. Until she had a vivid dream…
Read about Alison’s dream here.
How Her Father’s Hammer Became a Spiritual Symbol
Linda and Brenda’s father had been quite the handyman. He taught his daughters everything he knew. Still, Linda wished he was here today, as they rebuilt her back deck. “I wish I could be more help,” Brenda said. But, little did they know, they had help from above.
Read Linda’s story here.
Mysterious Ways: The Music Box
Everyone in town knew Barbara’s father. Each Sunday he rang the steeple bell, inviting the congregation into church. He also led the song selection. “Amazing Grace” was his favorite. He had a deep, distinctive voice, and it soared above all others when he sang. It was that voice Barbara missed the most after his death. It was on her mind when the deliveryman knocked on her door…
Find out what happens next here.
The Gift that Restored Her Connection to the Father She Barely Knew
Sharon and her husband, Mike, and had lost everything in the flood, but some losses hurt more than others. Like Sharon’s collection of books. She knew some of them could be replaced, but not the ones her father had owned. Sharon’s father had died suddenly when she was a toddler. She had few memories of him, but he’d left behind a massive library. Reading his books was how she got to know him. And now it they were gone.
Read Sharon’s story here.
This Beautiful Butterfly Was a Heaven-Sent Sign of Comfort
After her father’s death, Janel’s mother starting seeing butterflies. They were signs from her late husband, she was sure of it. And while Janel was happy for her, she was also a little jealous. Where was her sign? She hadn’t asked God for one, but, still, it would be nice to see something…
Read Janel’s story here.
One Last Blessing from Dad
Buddy’s oldest son, Josh, was getting married! And as the father of the groom, he was given an important task: to pick up Josh’s dress shoes from the repair shop. But a mistake at the shop had Buddy wishing his own father, who had passed away years ago, was there to offer help and advice. Buddy should have known, his father would be there in his own way.
Read the rest of the story here.
A Staircase from Heaven Lifted Her Spirits
Kathy’s relationship with her father had been complicated. A veteran and an alcoholic who could never seem to land on his feet, he was in and out of her life. Until the day Kathy got the call she’d been dreading: her father was gone. Her grief was all-consuming. She didn’t know how she could carry on. She couldn’t. Then she had the dream that changed everything…
Read Kathy’s story here.
