In the United States, the month between Memorial Day and Fathers’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on (perhaps forgotten) heroes, people who were willing to set aside their own agendas – even their own lives – for the benefit of their families and society as a whole.
There are numerous definitions of what a hero is. The title of “hero” may be bestowed upon someone who wins the game at the last moment, or someone who finds the missing car keys beneath the seat cushion. Those are nice things, certainly, but that is not the type of hero that I have in mind here.
In a very real sense, a hero is someone who exhibits a characteristic that gives us a glimpse of what God is like, someone who does the right thing in some particular set of circumstances. A hero is a role model that helps us grasp a firmer hold on our belief in God.
To read more: Memorial Day, Fathers' Day, and Heroes
4 comments:
Hey Joel,was just dropping by to have a look at your blog.That's awesome that your grandmother is still here and 100,that's pretty darn cool.
Joel,
Think that's the longest thing I've read by you and full of good points. Really good.
"If someone were to ask your kids to name the most important thing in your life besides God, how would they respond?"
Think I'd add if someone asked your kids to name the most important thing in your life, would they answer God?
Larry E.
:) Interesting.
An award awaits you on scribbles :)
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