Today we had dinner at a family’s house from Paradise Church - Chris & Tracy Byrd. Chris Byrd is the former heavyweight champion of the world. You would never know it though. He and his wife are the most down to earth couple I know. In fact, Chris might be the humblest person I have ever met.
Tonight was such a wonderful time of fellowship. We talked about the Lord, ministry, and life the whole night. Both Chris and Tracy have great personalities and are absolutely hilarious.
Chris shared a lot about the opportunities he has had to witness to people as a result of the gift God has given him. For example, he received an email recently from someone who lives in Australia who has an inoperable brain tumor. The email asked if Chris could write him a short note to encourage him.
Rather than write, Chris called that man tonight in Australia. They talked boxing for a few minutes and then Chris transitioned to the gospel message.
As you walk around their house and you see his Olympic medal and championship belts it is easy to think - this guy was a champion. But after you hear him use his notoriety for Christ - your realize he is a champion.
4 comments:
Great story man....that musta been some experience! His kind is a rare to come across...praise God for ur deputation goin as well as it is....
did you challenge him to a boxing match?
I would have, but he hurt his shoulder in his last fight...so it would not have been fair.
I love how Leelee is staring at him!!! lol
I miss her sooo bad!
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