As we celebrate Father’s Day, it seems appropriate to look at the character of the apostle Peter… because he was a man’s man! He was the only one brave enough to step out of the boat and walk on water. In his passion to protect Jesus, he cut the ear off the advancing soldier. He was vigorous, impulsive, hot-tempered and confident (queue Tim Allen grunt…). But in the letters in the New Testament that bear his name, we see a man whose character had been shaped and carved by the God he served. Peter learned to blend his passion with humility and respect for others. He learned that respect is not supposed to be deserved – it is to be assigned.