Sunday: Honoring Mothers

Through my years in ministry, I often mentioned my mother in sermons and church bulletins. My sermons on Mother’s Day were peppered with personal memories.  More recently, I have written about my mother in blogs, website posts, and Facebook posts. Through the years, some have commented that they would like to have known my mother. Some have mentioned that they were touched emotionally as they listened to a sermon or read an article.

I have taken time to reflect over the last few days. “Why do simple reflections cause people to cry? Why would people want to know my mother?” There are several possible answers. One truth, perhaps not technically an answer, is that people want to know those who shaped us because of what they see in us.

We honor our parents, teachers, and mentors by the lives we live. Honoring our mothers is not a once-a-year occurrence. You can honor your parents today–and every day–by the life you live.