| I've been a Christian since I was 8 years old. I | | | | There have also been times where I haven't shared |
| accepted the Lord at that time with my youngest | | | | my faith when I've been prompted to do so. I |
| brother. I come from a rich Christian heritage where | | | | believe I won't receive a blessing for those times |
| both sets of my grandparents were in Christian | | | | where I have failed the Lord. |
| ministry. My entire family (3 other brothers) is Saved | | | | The silent witness. St. Francis of Assisi stated, |
| and have served the Lord in one capacity or another | | | | "Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, |
| throughout our lives. | | | | use words." That is such a tremendous ministerial |
| Currently, I teach in a Christian school and have been | | | | statement! Our behavior should be 'preaching'! You've |
| in Christian education for most of my professional life. | | | | probably heard stories of people having road rage |
| All of that doesn't make "breaking the ice" any easier | | | | but having a Christian bumper sticker on their car! |
| with someone you don't know. I've had opportunities | | | | How's that for a ministerial statement to the |
| to lead some of my athletes to a saving knowledge | | | | unsaved?! |
| of Jesus Christ. For which, I'm happy and blessed to | | | | If you're truly wanting to make a statement to |
| be a vessel of the Lord for that purpose. And I | | | | someone by wearing a Christian t-shirt, then make |
| believe I will be blessed for those times in Heaven. | | | | sure your "walk" is in line with what you want to say! |