Yesterday we took Caleb to a Panther's football clinic. I must confess I was hoping (and so was he) for Steve Smith or Julius Peppers. We got neither. We got 4 Panthers, 3 of which I had never heard of. At the end of the camp, after the kids had gone through all the drills, they were able to sit down and talk to the players. They were able to ask the players anything and they did. During this time one player,C.J. Wilson, stuck out to both Johnny and I. He was funny, engaged, and real with the kids. He seemed to love life. We knew nothing about him but we were drawn to him.
On the way home we started reading his bio from the yearbook they had given the kids...this is what it said.
What is the most interesting thing about you? I'm trying to be Christlike, not a Christian...Most people don't know the difference although the definition says the same.
What is your most memorable college football moment? Seeing my mother, my deceased grandmother and God smile on me for doing the right things the right way in a wrong world.
How's that for being bold about your faith. When Johnny and I heard that we both looked at each other and at the same time said, "I knew I liked him!" So that made me think, would people be drawn to me the way we were drawn to him? Does my life reflect the nature of Christ? Do I exude his joy, his love, and his passion for purpose? Would people who didn't know me, walk away after meeting me, read something I had written like that and say what we said about this guy or would they say "Wow, I'd have never guessed!" What would people say about you?
On the way home we started reading his bio from the yearbook they had given the kids...this is what it said.
What is the most interesting thing about you? I'm trying to be Christlike, not a Christian...Most people don't know the difference although the definition says the same.
What is your most memorable college football moment? Seeing my mother, my deceased grandmother and God smile on me for doing the right things the right way in a wrong world.
How's that for being bold about your faith. When Johnny and I heard that we both looked at each other and at the same time said, "I knew I liked him!" So that made me think, would people be drawn to me the way we were drawn to him? Does my life reflect the nature of Christ? Do I exude his joy, his love, and his passion for purpose? Would people who didn't know me, walk away after meeting me, read something I had written like that and say what we said about this guy or would they say "Wow, I'd have never guessed!" What would people say about you?




3 comments:
I'm convicted (second time tonight - Jan's blog got me, too). I'm afraid I just stay too busy at work and don't let my light shine enough. This week I'm going to make a concious effort to stop rushing around and really talk to people. Thanks.
I'm right there with you Chip!
I've known you a long time and I'm happy to report that I see a reflection of Jesus when I look at you. A beautiful young wife, mother, teacher...and on and on.
Isn't it great that He covers our imperfections? I would hate for everyone to see me without His covering...
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