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God Really is Like Mister Rogers, Part 1 (TMF:2484)

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Peace to Live By: God Really is Like Mister Rogers, Part 1 (TMF:2484) - Daniel Litton
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       Jesus told us on more than one occasion that we are to shine our lights before others. We all know that. Well, there was one particular guy that we are all familiar with who accomplished just that (at least, most of us are familiar with him; some younger people might not know who he is). Well, who I am talking about is Fred Rogers, who is more commonly known as Mr. Rogers. Indeed, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was one of my favorite TV shows growing up as a kid, if not my most favorite. I adored that show, and I’d have to say it was probably my favorite especially when was like three or four years old in the late 80s. We can remember about Mr. Rogers that he was always saying, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Yes, he was neighbor focused. That’s interesting because Jesus told us in the second greatest commandment that we are to love our neighbors as ourselves. Mr. Rogers was always eager to invite the TV viewer into his home, to befriend that person. I think he made a lot of children his friends. I know he did for me. And Jesus even taught us that one needs to become like a little child if one ever wants to be close to God. Remember that?