I count myself very fortunate. I was raised by Christian people in a good home. Not everyone can say that. My experience was of two loving parents who were devoted to God and committed to their church.
It's that time of year when I'm especially mindful of my Dad. He would have been 80 this past Friday. It's hard to believe he died almost nine years ago. March 13 is always a bittersweet day for me.
My Dad (and Mom, too, for that matter) was not the kind of guy who would get preachy or who would demand "right belief" from me. But he was definitely the kind of person who lived and modeled his beliefs. In the spirit of this series, my Dad took the red letters very seriously.
Dad was an early riser. He told me once he always set his alarm for 5:30, but almost always woke up at 5:15 or 5:20 on his own. (Mom is not the morning person. I took after her.) Dad would spend those early mornings getting breakfast ready for us kids and reading. When I was a teenager and my sisters were gone from home, I saw Dad spend many mornings reading the Bible and studying his devotional materials. Even though neither of us talked, his actions spoke volumes.
Again, I'm fortunate. I was raised by two people who not only showed up on Sunday for worship, but also lived the faith on a daily basis. It's easy for me to take the red letters seriously. I've seen it done my whole life.
What about you? Who have you seen live out the faith in significant ways? What are examples you can cite of people taking their faith seriously on a daily basis?
Jeff
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Jeff: I was so touched by your reference to "Our Father" as "Dad". I too had a loving Christian Dad who died many years age, but I think of him often and recall his tender love and concern for me. Addressing my Heavenly Father as Dad does make a more intimate conversation. Thank you I love your series. Arlo Nord
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