One of the Rewards . . .

Courtney said some really sweet words to me today . . . simple words; but, nonetheless, words that mean a great deal to a dad.

She said, “Chris and I stopped by the Chevy dealership last week and asked to test-drive a Jeep Wrangler.” She went on to say the salesman acted as if he knew that he ought to recognize them, but he held back and didn’t ask. She said he was very polite, got the key, and they took their test drive. She said when they pulled back in the dealership and parked, he met them and called them both by name and asked about me and my health. She said, “Dad, he was nice and polite, but when he made our connection with you, there was a new level of respect and courtesy!” Then she said those precious words, “Thank you for living an honorable life in our community and giving us a proud, honest, and respected name!”

Of course, I explained to her that all of that was good and noble, but was honestly the result of living the Christian life in both word and deed. One of the great rewards for a life lived well is certainly an acknowledgement by one’s children, but even better is the anticipation of those words of which Jesus said might be spoke spoken on Judgment Day . . . “Well Done, thou good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21

I was embarrassed at an early age by telling a lie . . . I am glad that happened!

I was embarrassed at an early age by being caught taking something that was not mine . . . I am glad that happened.

I learned at an early age that dishonesty produces pain, shame, humiliation, and embarrassment — and makes folks avoid you!

Life is a gift and one does well to invest it . . . There’s just nothing sadder than a life that has been squandered. Sadly, over 40 years in elderly affordable housing, I have seen so much of that!

Thank you, Courtney! I am so proud of you and Chris . . . that you learned well and live honorable lives before God and your fellow man!

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