Traits of a Hero
A little while back I had read a blog post by
Dan Foreman about how in God's kingdom as much as we try, we can never be heros and it hit me. I understand that we can never be heros, which is awesome. The wonderful thing is though, that we have a hero in Jesus Christ that we can use as a role model. Growing up I remember always watching cartoons like Dragon Ball Z, Spider-man, X-men and the list goes on and all these shows had heros who showed a great passion to save people. Their acts of self-sacrifice were very motivating to me to watch.
The reason I put some thought into this is because, lately in different things I have done, there has been a lot of talk about being servants and about serving. The other day actually,
Murray Spencer approached me about speaking at Camp this summer, concerning Biblical heros and in light of our conversation I examined serveral heroic traits of different people accounted for in Biblical history.
Its amazing the people who served, made risks, showed loving affection, foretold Glory and demonstrated greatness in the Bible. In life we have many role models and we ourselves are role models. I have had the best of role models and those role models I see, as I saw those cartoon heros as a child. These people, which there are many, are to me heros for the sake of Jesus Christ.
I believe we all have potential to be heros, by not being served in life, but serving as Heros on behalf of Christ. Demonstrating His love in our lives. At times it can seem that any efforts are meaningless, but its really tremendous the effect we have on people and to see someone grow in God's love is the greatest reward any Hero could receive. Being a Hero is all about serving and helping people to safety and as Christians we have the oppurtunity to help as many people to safety as possible.
In the process of finding ideas for my camp messages, I came across this little test and out of personal interest, evaluated what superhero I might be if I was a Hero. lol enjoy!
Your results:
You are Spider-Man| Spider-Man |
| 80% |
| The Flash |
| 75% |
| Superman |
| 65% |
| Iron Man |
| 65% |
| Supergirl |
| 55% |
| Catwoman |
| 55% |
| Green Lantern |
| 50% |
| Wonder Woman |
| 45% |
| Robin |
| 45% |
| Hulk |
| 20% |
| Batman |
| 10% |
|
You are intelligent, witty,
a bit geeky and have great
power and responsibility.
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My Church
Last Year at Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner
Its been a while since I made a post to update you, with concerns to my Team and I think its time for that update now. As I have mentioned several times, my family far extends the boundaries of Burtt's Corner, but I am telling you it is great to finally be back in B.C.
God has truly blessed me and taken me far, by His plans over the last year. Last summer I left Burtt's Corner, not expecting to return to them and certainly not expecting as successful of a year as I had. My Blessings certainly have fallen like rain over the last year. Starting with the support of my Church family in B.C. as well as those who supported me first semester after I fell ill to the Kidney stones.
God's People are very generous and loving, which makes me even prouder to be on God's Team in Christ.
Second semester was also a blessing. Meeting week after week, with Joel and James in the library. Those two really taught me a lot over this semester and I hope that they can say the same of me. Ultimately if it were not for them and their support, I may not have passed this year. Aside from that the encouragement I received and concerns of my classmates whenever I may have been down.
When it seemed the semester stunk, I was still being blessed and have'nt thought about it that way, until now. Hey! I am the Foozeball champion too, which is an honor lol... not really, but it was all in good fun.
I appreciate all of the prayers of the many people who have been behind me and supported me. My words could not express my Joy, as a result to your generosity.
There were two names mentioned, but that list extends. Beyond Burtt's Corner, beyond there Maritimes, but to the entire world of believers who complete the Church. If all the Church was as encouraging, everyone would know the word of God.
This summer
Hockey Night In Burtt's Corner, I hope will be established as a Church. Because I believe that believers should always meet in a common likeness and love for the Lord... encouraging one another to serve.
God has Blessed me big time, but all of His Blessings have been Demonstrated through the Love of God's People.
I wish that same love to those who have not heard and those who know, Jesus Christ as the Captain of this Awesome Team!
