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Through out my life there have been several characters on the television and big screen with the name Wilson that have had an impact on my life to one degree or another. First was Mr. Wilson the next door neighbor of Dennis who over the years helped to shape the life and character of Dennis the Menace. The show was just as much about Mr. Wilson as it was Dennis. Then of course you can not over look Wilson Wilson from “Home Improvement”. There were many times that the advice he gave to Tim was also good advice for me and countless other husbands and dads. I have never had a neighbor which was able or willing to give good advice. For a short period of time it was nice to have a good neighbor on TV.

The Big Screen gave us “Wilson” which was volleyball in the movie “Castaway” starring Tom Hanks. “Wilson” turned out to be much more than volleyball; he was also a companion, confidant, and friend who could listen for hours on end. It was really too bad that he did not survive the trip home.

This past World Series gave you and me a pair of Wilsons, two pitchers, one on each team. Each of these Wilsons gave us some exciting baseball moments and some things about life to ponder. C.J. Wilson the starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers had an excellent year of pitching and a pretty good post season. In addition to baseball he is know for living a “Straight Edge” lifestyle. In short, this is a life style that calls a person to a life of no alcohol, no drugs and no promiscuity. I commend C.J. for wanting to live such a life style and for being so open about it.

On the San Francisco Giants team the pitcher Brian Wilson is quite the character with his jet black beard and his intense approach to the game and his pitching. He is truly an amazing pitcher. His pitching caught my attention, but not as much as his post victory gesture. If you have not seen it the gesture is an “X” formed by his forearms. Here is what Brian says about the gesture, “when I cross my arms, I have my left hand in the fist and my right hand goes underneath pointing with my index finger. What I’ve taken into my own belief is that this finger represents one man. I’m that one person and I can only go so far in life leaning on my own understanding and my own strength. The fist represents the power of the Holy Trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The fist is symbolic of a circle. It’s never ending. This strength will only continue to grow. So here’s the strength of God and the strength of man, and without him, I am nothing. I can only go so far in this life, but with the strength of Christ I can do anything through him who strengthens me.”

Two Wilsons living the life of a baseball player and trying to make a difference in the world around them and trying to influence people for good. I am not sure about the faith or belief system of C.J., but I do know that Brian Wilson is passionate about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and everything that he does in life is a reflection of his faith.

So here is the question for you, does your life reflect the fact that you believe Jesus Christ to be both Lord and Savior of your life? Do the people around you know that you are a person of faith and conviction? I’m not saying you should start throwing up the crossed arms with the fist and finger, but I am saying that in all you do and say the people in your life should know without a doubt that Jesus in the King of your life. Think about it.

Love God. Go Love Others.