Yesterday, stuck on the back page of my sports section, was a great picture of current baseball free agent, Ken Griffey Jr., and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Junior was just named America’s newest Public Diplomacy Envoy at the State Department in Washington.
How does a baseball player – even one with 611 home runs – become an American diplomat? How about a figure skater and an actress, too? … as Griffey joins Michelle Kwan and Fran Drescher, in addition to Cal Ripken Jr. as envoys.
It comes down to one thing: character.
Character counts. The most important attribute of any public servant. The thing we should look at first in whom we elect, celebrate, and promote.
It’s the reason neither Ted Stevens (R) or Al Franken (D) belong in the US Senate. It’s why we had trouble when Barry Bonds hit home run number 756.
It’s why we cheered when Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl and when Mary Lou Retton won the all-around.
It’s also why we listen every time Billy Graham speaks.
What you do on and off the field matters. Just ask Griffey Jr.’s new team.
AR
How does a baseball player – even one with 611 home runs – become an American diplomat? How about a figure skater and an actress, too? … as Griffey joins Michelle Kwan and Fran Drescher, in addition to Cal Ripken Jr. as envoys.
It comes down to one thing: character.
Character counts. The most important attribute of any public servant. The thing we should look at first in whom we elect, celebrate, and promote.
It’s the reason neither Ted Stevens (R) or Al Franken (D) belong in the US Senate. It’s why we had trouble when Barry Bonds hit home run number 756.
It’s why we cheered when Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl and when Mary Lou Retton won the all-around.
It’s also why we listen every time Billy Graham speaks.
What you do on and off the field matters. Just ask Griffey Jr.’s new team.
AR
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And Christians have the home court advantage of having the best life coach there is - JESUS CHRIST! Loved today's blog...inspiring!
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