Early this morning a set of heavy clouds rolled through our area, and there was quite a lightning show. But no rain. The clouds rolled on, but the thirsty ground remained parched, and the heat and humidity grew worse, not better.

This is a good lesson for dads. There are times when our families need us to speak in thunder and lightning. But they need rain. The temperature needs to be reduced, and the air made fresh again. Stormclouds without rain will not honor them or the Lord.