My barber....

Tit 2:2  Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.

My barber is 83 years old.  I think he once cut Samson’s hair but I hesitate to ask.  He’s been a barber since he left the service (WW II).

Barbers like bartenders are talkers and my barber is no exception.  His favorite topics are riding railroad trains and Jesus.

I love to listen to his stories about both trains and Jesus.  When he speaks of trains you can hear all the excitement of a young man full on curiosity and energy.  When he speaks of Jesus you hear all the assurance and comfort of an old saint.

He’ll often weep as he talks of how the Lord has been with him and his wife, through the loss of their daughter and his wife’s cancer.  He weeps remembering the pain and the fear as well as gratitude for the comport the Lord provides.

He’s not a theologian and he has some very interesting views but one thing is inescapable.  He knows the Lord, he loves the Lord and he knows the Lord loves him. 

Just the way he says “Jesus,” carries power and tenderness.  His assurance that he can just, “leave it with the Lord,” is contagious.

So why this blog?

Older men (and women) “Speak out, tell your stories!!!!!”

Younger men (and women) “Pay close attention!!!!!”

Oh - a word of counsel:  When an 83 year old barber begins to shave you with a straight razor, trust the Lord - and sit very very still.  ;-}