By now unless you are living under a big rock , you have heard or see the story of Ted Williams. He is a homeless man for Columbus ,Ohio. Panhandling on a busy corner with a sign saying he has a been blessed with a golden voice and would be grateful for any help . He has fallen into hard times due to drug addiction and had lost his job as announcer years ago , but is now apparently 2 years clean and sober . A local reporter featured the story , the video went viraland has now over 11 million hits. Since then its been a whirlwind for this man . He has been on TV , radio and has been offered numerous jobs for voice over work .
This is a feel good story . This man is going to be given a second chance after , by his own admission, making many mistakes and falling down. How many people do you know have made mistakes or sins , fallen down and now they need a hand to lift them to their feet . Not a handout but a chance to reboot their lives . If your a Christian , you have to believe in a fresh start and new beginning because you get one every day. God is a forgiving and loving God who in Christ , has supplied His grace and mercy to you by dong everything for us . I really hope and pray this man reboots, renews and stands firm in the chance God has given him . I will pray that he will not be tempted back into drugs or alcohol.
[22] The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
[23] they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
(Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV)
Second on my Odds and ends list is the collapse of Canada at the world junior hockey championship in Buffalo against the Russians . Taking a 3-0 lead into the third period , the Russians exploded for 5 unanswered goals and dominated the play. As disappointed as they must have been , labeling chokers as has been said is harsh. I'm sure they tried , its not like they intentionally wanted to let 5 unanswered goals in. Sometimes no matter how hard one tries or works at it , winning , running a succesful buiness or landing that great job just doesn't come true. So they lost ,get over it. Its hockey , not Armageddon.
I will end with this what is a real attack on the Christian faith . Out west pamphlet were being spread around saying that God raped Mary . A clear and ignorant attack of Mary being conceived by the Holy Spirit. These type of juvenile attacks will be more frequent . Buoyed by the brashness of Hitchens and Dawkins , these type of assaults will increase. Now I do not mind if you want to argue against Christianity , but at the very least argue with an understanding of what your talking about . I do not fear healthy debate because God's truth will prevail .However we better be ready for these type of attacks . May we react with clarity and be clear in our gospel presentation.
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These two stories prove to me three things. One the greatest lie ever told, you can do and be anything you want if you just give it your all. Poor hockey players. See Genesis 3 for origin of said lie.
Two, the story of Ted Williams is how God sees us in our sin and lowliness. It is a modern day explanation of God's grace. Finally, both stories are prime examples of God's sovereignty in every aspect of our lives. As Christians we all to often, when things are going well, say that God has blessed us and He'll bless you too if you have the faith that we do. Gag me. What's not so easy to say is that God is also in control when the s*** hits the fan. That's when He sees what you're made of. Love you, Mrs Reg
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