Crikey

Who, reading this has not seen at least one episode of "The Crocodile Hunter" or at least heard a child or even an adult say (CRIKEY!!!)? This was his one word expression of surprise when he witnessed something he did not expect. Steve Irwin, known to millions as "The Crocodile Hunter" passed away this past week. He was filming a series on dangerous sea creatures when a barb from a stingray’s tail pierced his heart.

While he was a popular TV celebrity what really impressed me is that he was a dedicated husband to Terri his wife whom he married in 1992 and the father of two children. Terri co-stared with Steve on the show and their daughter and son both could be frequently seen with them. Steve's dad considered him his "best mate" and they made a great father and son team in capturing rogue crocodiles when he was younger. It is becoming harder and harder to find good family role models in entertainment but Steve certainly seemed to fill that role. I know some will say want to remind me that he put his youngest one in harms way at times just for effect but we all do things as parents that in retrospect we probably would not do if given a second chance. Steve loved his family!

The church is in need of good family role models too. God has called the church to care for one another. He has called us to honor our vows of marriage, to love our children and honor our parents. He has called us to love as he first loved us. By living as responsible Christian role models in our communities, the good news of Jesus will spread because the world is watching.

John 13:34-35 (NIV) "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."


Roger, over and out!