Three things about Kobe’s life and legacy ring true, and are informative—especially for believers.
Some moments embed themselves in your memory. Most people can remember where they were during 9/11—the dreadful day thousands of American lives were lost in several terrorist attacks.
Yesterday was one of those moments for me.
Besides my family, my life tends to orbit around three Bs: the Bible, books, and basketball. I love NBA basketball—at times, much to my wife’s chagrin. As our ministry team closed our worship services yesterday, one of our members delivered me the news: “Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident.”
My stomach dropped. I had more questions than answers.
As the tragic story unfolded, I learned that Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other people also lost their lives in the accident. I felt numb all day. I didn’t know what to feel.
When the numbness subsided, one thought plagued my mind. What is it about the tragic, untimely death of iconic men and women that causes a collective lament from people from various religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds?
Three things about Kobe’s life and legacy ring true. And I think they are informative—especially for believers.
The Changing Narrative on Black Fatherhood
As a father, my heart hurt that Bryant could no longer continue to nourish and develop his growing relationship with his daughter.
While I did not care for Kobe Bryant as a player, I admired him in his retirement as a father. His active involvement in his daughters’ lives and his presence after missing special moments because of a rigorous NBA schedule was refreshing.
Our country is rife with mischaracterizations about black fatherhood. Kobe had joined the litany of NBA Black father ambassadors to help shape and change the false narrative ...
from Christianity Today Magazine https://ift.tt/2uHyd0b
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