In "A Friendly Shade," I love reading and listening to new, delightful insights to life, especially presented in a humorous nature. Watching a You Tube on the Undergraduate Commencement Address at Franciscan University given by Lou Holtz, I found myself laughing at his presentation, yet humbled by how well he presented his faith in Jesus Christ.
I will attempt to touch briefly on the highlights of his presentation as well as I remember them, but in no way will I attempt any of his humor. You will need to watch the presentation yourself.
First of all, he stated that "life did not have to be complicated." There were only seven colors of the rainbow, seven musical notes, and ten numbers, but look how well they are used.
He stated there are four things in life people want.
1. Something to do.
2. Someone to love.
3. Someone to believe in, and for him that was Jesus Christ.
4. Something to hope for (what you want to do)
Mr. Holz gave three rules:
1. Do what's right, and if there is any doubt, get out the Bible.
2. Do the best you are capable of doing. In other words, commit to excellence.
3. Show people you care. When receiving recognition, pass the credit. Also ask "How can I help you?"
Finally, but not at all the least highlight of the presentation was his acknowledgment that his greatest accomplishment in life was his family. He stated that, "No matter how much money you make, you can't take it to heaven with you, but you can take your children to heaven with you. To me that was a profound statement.
Below is the link. Well worth the watch....
https://www.youtube.com/embed/M3LOo_Ccyws
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