Faith
When I First Focused on What It All Means ...
When I was a teenager living on Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, my father, Pop, would take us each Sunday to a Presbyterian Church in the north part of the city. The pastor was Dr. Ray Campbell. Each Sunday during the service we would all recite the mission of that church ... a statement that included the thought that God created each of us to seek to find His will in our life ... and then to DO IT!
That fundamental thought sort of stuck with me despite the wild and crazy days of High School, College and early AF career.
My faith matured the most when I fathered Christine & Monty with my first wife Barbara; then later married Cathy and was blessed with two more children: Stephanie & Jennifer.
While I understand other viewpoints, I am deeply pro-life and believe that one of God's greatest blessings is the miracle of life. You cannot hold your own baby and not experience what God's love is all about.
... to add a very personal thought; one I have often when enjoying my pasison for sailing ...only God controls the strength and direction of the wind, my task as a good sailor is to always trim my sails "to sail a proper course".
And a final important deeply personal thought: It was my father's faith that ultimately led me to find my own faith. I pray all generations of Blair Family fathers find ways that fits their own personality & beliefs to share their faith with all of their children & grandchildren.
Above all else ... I pray you will seek to find God's will for your life, then have the courage and discipline to DO IT!
My Favorite Scripture
John 20:26-29 NIV
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
What This Has Meant in My Life
John 20:26-29 NIV
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
If You Want to Learn More ...
"Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
Here' s a link to a wonderful classic book that I will be glad to buy for you as a gift:
Send me your name & address and I'll have this book shipped to you. Email me at: al.blair.buff@gmail.com
Turning Point USA Faith Courses
Here' s a link to a wide range of courses available through this excellent faith-based organization. Turning Point USA Fath Courses.