HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart.” – Colossians 3:21 NAS

Most dads have the fear that they won’t measure up – that they will fail to be what a father should be.

Sadly, as guys, we often will skip the manual, figuring we can wing it; but when things go wrong, it’s nice to have that manual to go back to. Well, there is a manual and we certainly don’t need to skip it! So, if you’re a dad looking for a little help in being a good father, one particular verse from the Bible really helps: “Fathers, don’t provoke your children, instead bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord:”

• Don’t provoke your children. That means don’t make unrealistic demands. Don’t crush their spirit by being aloof or overly strict. Every child has a fragile psyche that needs to be built up, not torn down.
• Bring them up in discipline. Discipline should be fair and consistent. They need to know the boundaries and know there are negative consequences if they ignore them. This gives children security and helps them know they are loved.
• …and the instruction of the Lord. Discipline precedes instruction–any good teacher knows that. But discipline without instruction exasperates children. They need Dad to teach them right from wrong, and to do it with love.

It’s not easy being a good dad, but we surely do have a great model in our Heavenly Father, revealed to us through Jesus.

Awesome Pork Tenderloin Recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 package of pork tenderloins (2–2.5 lbs), there should be two small tenderloins in the package
6 garlic cloves, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 c soy sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tbsp honey
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp pepper
3 tbsp olive oil

STEPS

• Preheat your oven to 350º.
• Spray an 11” x 17” baking dish with cooking spray.
• Use a sharp knife to poke 6 holes along the topside of each of the tenderloins going about an inch deep.
• Push a sliver of garlic into each hole and place the tenderloins in the baking dish.
• In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, mustard, honey, juice, rosemary, pepper, and olive oil.
• Pour the marinade over the tenderloins.
• Bake uncovered for 45 minutes basting every 7–10 minutes. This gives the tenderloins a delicious glaze over the top.
• Transfer the tenderloins to a large cutting board and allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Thinly slice the tenderloins and transfer to a serving dish or plates.
• Drizzle the marinade from the pan over the sliced pork medallions and enjoy!

John Scanlon, one of our tow truck drivers was reported helping at the scene of an accident helping and assisting the people involved in the accident.  He went over and above at the scene to make sure everyone was ok.  We appreciate you John for helping others and being a Good Samaritan.

If you hear or see of any of our employees doing any act of kindness, please let me know so I can include them in our blog.

Sam’s Club will be here on Tuesday, June 13th to renew or sign up anyone that needs a Sam’s Club membership.  They will be available at both locations (Chevy Community Room and Honda Conference Room) from 9 AM until 11 AM.  See below for free offers if you sign up:

WHAT IS PRAYER?
23-4-2017

“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1

Prayer is communication. It’s talking and listening to God. The God of the Universe wants to hear from you. He wants to spend time with you. He wants to talk with you. Isn’t that pretty incredible?

How is all this possible? Because of the cross. When Jesus died on the cross, He took our place. He took all our sin, our shame, and our baggage upon Himself so that we could know God – so that we could have a personal relationship with Him. And for a follower of Jesus, that relationship can start today: walking through life with God, talking with Him through prayer, and spending time reading His Word.

Okay, but what can we talk about with God? We can talk about anything and everything with God. But for someone new to prayer, just remember the basics with A.C.T.S.:

• A – Adoration. Begin with praising God’s greatness and character. Praise is not flattery, but true statements of good qualities.
• C – Confession. Confess your failures, your mistakes, and your sins. Ask for God’s forgiveness and His supernatural power to help you forgive others.
• T – Thanks. Thank Him for the good things in your life, the blessings – including strength through the hard times.
• S – Supplication. What in the world does that mean? It’s asking God to meet your needs and the needs of others.

Too often we treat prayer as a therapy session. We vent, complain, and ask for a quick fix to all life’s problems, when prayer can be so much more. When’s the last time you really spent time with God, sharing your heart, your praises, your confessions, your thanks and needs? Find time today to slow down and speak with God through prayer. It can make all the difference in the world.

Today, May 15th is the 41st anniversary for Regal Automotive Group.  Thanks to all of you that have made and helped make this company great in the past and thanks to all who will continue the success for the future!  Thanks Mr. C and Sal!