Last week John Crosby told me a story about about James Dobson and Pete Maravich that really impacted me. Maravich is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all-time. Toward the end of his life he found Christ and it changed his life. Dobson invited him to do a radio interview and afterward they were playing basketball together. Maravich said, "I feel just great." Those were his last words. He collapsed on the court and died in Dobson's arms.
Afterward, James Dobson told his son, Ryan, "It will happen to me someday." And then he shared what amounted to a living will, if you will. He said, "Pete Maravich didn't have an opportunity to speak with his family one last time. But I want to tell you, be there. On resurrection morning, be there. I will be looking for you then. Nothing else matters. Be there."
Be there!
Afterward, James Dobson told his son, Ryan, "It will happen to me someday." And then he shared what amounted to a living will, if you will. He said, "Pete Maravich didn't have an opportunity to speak with his family one last time. But I want to tell you, be there. On resurrection morning, be there. I will be looking for you then. Nothing else matters. Be there."
Be there!
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There's a great little book called, "Pistol" that tells the life story, and the death of, Pistol Pete...I just found a copy (several in fact) for $7 at Wal-Mart, and one for $4 at Barnes & Noble...it's moving to say the least...those last words were spoken on the basketball court at Pasadena Nazarene First Church...what a testimony!
That story can be heard on an audio set for teens called "Life on the Edge".
Awesome post!
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