It’s always sad when someone you grew up with dies. It’s even sad when they are someone you grew up watching on television or you grew up listening to them on the radio.
The first time I saw Farrah Fawcett on Charlie’s Angels, I thought she was the most beautiful woman that I had ever seen. She had stunning blue eyes and masses of gorgeous blonde tresses on a streamlined, tanned body. Beauty fades, however, and Farrah’s beauty also faded due to the ravages of health. I will always remember her as she was when I was 12 or 13 years old.
I don’t remember the first time I saw or heard Michael Jackson. It seems like he was always there. I was never a big fan of Michael, but I was entertained by him. He could possibly be the greatest entertainer of all time. Although I was not a big fan, I would always stop and take a look when one of his videos was on or if he was on TV, doing a moonwalk across the stage. Later, his life was filled with controversy, as he was charged with child molestation. This morning, the Jackson family attorney was on Fox and Friends and he said that Michael had a problem with prescription drugs? Did the “King of Pop” die the same way that Elvis, “the King of Rock and Roll,” died? Was it prescription drugs?
Why has everyone spoken so much of a man whose life was filled with so much controversy? Fox and Friends co-anchor Steve Doocy probably gave the best answer with this short response: “We’re conflicted.” People are, indeed, conflicted over the death of someone they were entertained by but also shocked by.
I don’t know where Farrah or Michael stood with God when they made their crossings. I do know that Michael is no longer “the King of Pop” or any other type of king. I know that Farrah is no longer a “Charlie’s Angel” or any other type of angel. People do not become angels when they go to Heaven. God gave man a free will and men can repent of their sins. Angels cannot.
I hope that Farrah and Michael were ready when death came for them and I pray that their families and friends will be comforted during this trying time.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Slamming The Door In The Face Of God
“When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you are slamming the door in the face of God.” Charles L. Allen
There have been many times when I’ve wanted to say a situation is hopeless. Many times, and I hate to admit this, I’ve thought that other people are hopeless. Time and time again, I’m so amazed at how God works out things for good.
A look at history shows us seemingly hopeless people and hopeless situations. We don’t remember their hopelessness, however. We remember who they became.
A little boy injured his leg. The leg grows progressively worse. The doctor wants to amputate his leg, but the boy refuses. The doctor tells the boy’s parents that he could die if the boy’s leg is not amputated. The boy begs one of his older brothers to not let the doctor amputate his leg. The brother guards the boy. The parents and his siblings begin a prayer vigil. The next day, the infection begins going away. Soon, the boy is back on his feet and walking. A few years later, he graduates from West Point. Then he becomes a general in the U.S. Army, and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in World War II. A few years after the war, he becomes President. His name was Dwight David Eisenhower.
One man loses most of his hearing at twelve years old. He blames it on when he was lifted by his ears onto a train. Earlier, teachers had called him “addle-brained” and given up hope on him. Where they saw junk, however, his mother saw treasure. She taught him herself at home and he became one of the greatest inventors of all time. The next time, when you look at a light bulb or watch a movie, think of a little boy teachers thought was stupid and then think of Thomas Edison.
Another boy that people thought was stupid was one of the greatest scientists of all time. “He’s hopeless,” people said, throwing up their hands in despair. Think of the stupid little boy and then think of the man. The man named Albert Einstein.
We need to never say a situation or a person is hopeless. When we do, we slam the door in the face of God. Would you want to be rude to a man who gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world from sin?
There have been many times when I’ve wanted to say a situation is hopeless. Many times, and I hate to admit this, I’ve thought that other people are hopeless. Time and time again, I’m so amazed at how God works out things for good.
A look at history shows us seemingly hopeless people and hopeless situations. We don’t remember their hopelessness, however. We remember who they became.
A little boy injured his leg. The leg grows progressively worse. The doctor wants to amputate his leg, but the boy refuses. The doctor tells the boy’s parents that he could die if the boy’s leg is not amputated. The boy begs one of his older brothers to not let the doctor amputate his leg. The brother guards the boy. The parents and his siblings begin a prayer vigil. The next day, the infection begins going away. Soon, the boy is back on his feet and walking. A few years later, he graduates from West Point. Then he becomes a general in the U.S. Army, and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in World War II. A few years after the war, he becomes President. His name was Dwight David Eisenhower.
One man loses most of his hearing at twelve years old. He blames it on when he was lifted by his ears onto a train. Earlier, teachers had called him “addle-brained” and given up hope on him. Where they saw junk, however, his mother saw treasure. She taught him herself at home and he became one of the greatest inventors of all time. The next time, when you look at a light bulb or watch a movie, think of a little boy teachers thought was stupid and then think of Thomas Edison.
Another boy that people thought was stupid was one of the greatest scientists of all time. “He’s hopeless,” people said, throwing up their hands in despair. Think of the stupid little boy and then think of the man. The man named Albert Einstein.
We need to never say a situation or a person is hopeless. When we do, we slam the door in the face of God. Would you want to be rude to a man who gave His only Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world from sin?
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