One summer day 20-some years ago, I was playing softball with a church team. My dad, a great natural athlete, was pitching, while I, a so-so athlete, played right field. Along about the fifth inning someone hit a ball my way. I fielded it cleanly, then pegged a throw home, nailing a runner trying to score.

My dad exploded with excitement and started shouting, "Great throw, right fielder!" Then he turned around and bellowed, "Who's playing out in right, anyway?" When he saw his eldest son, he enthusiastically praised me for the throw.

I felt like I was ready for the big leagues.

That single incident played a huge role in shaping my views of parenting. It causes me to look for opportunities to encourage my own kids, as well as those I meet in church and elsewhere.

My dad made mistakes--lots of them. But he did a lot of things right, too, like praise me for that quick throw to home plate. And I think God would have us honor our parents for what they did right. According to Philippians 4:8, we must dwell on "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute," as well as things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

To commemorate Father's Day this year, we at Worldwide Challenge want to take a look at some well-known Christians, and offer their children a chance to honor them for what they did right.

The children of Billy Graham, Rich DeVos (founder of Amway) and former Senator Bill Armstrong were eager to talk about their famous fathers.

We also spoke with Christian singer Twila Paris and football coach Tony Dungy, who told us how their fathers, though not in the spotlight, helped make them who they are today.

After you read these stories, take some time to reflect on what your father did right. Perhaps, like me and my baseball memory, you'll find lessons you can apply to your life today.

In any case, we trust this section will be a good reminder to follow the Fifth Commandment, and honor your father.