See Also:
Beginning of a FAMOUS Hero: The John Tesh Story.
Life Lesson #59 – Be an Encourager.
Kyle was in the fifth grade, and he was a pretty good singer. One day Kyle invited his friend Jamie over to do homework together and then maybe play some games. For some reason, Jamie just felt like singing so that’s what he did. Just then Kyle said, “Jamie, cut it out, man. You can’t sing.”
Well, that’s all Kyle’s dad had to hear. He began to explain to Kyle and Jamie that something like that had happened to him one time when he was a young boy. “No way,” said Jamie, “You’re an awesome singer!”
“I wouldn’t exactly say ‘awesome,’” said Kyle’s father, but I think you both can understand the point I’m about to make. You see, one day when I was about your age, I began singing just like you did, Jamie, and my friend told me that I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket if it had handles on it! Well, I didn’t admit it to anyone then, but it hurt my feelings so badly that I never sang again in front of anyone until I was nearly 30 years old. That’s when a lady accidentally overheard me singing to myself. She said I should start singing at weddings and in church and other places.”
Kyle’s father went on to say how he told her about what his friend had done so many years before. She said, “Well, that’s a terrible shame because you can sing! I’m guessing your friend was probably just jealous.” Kyle’s father agreed.
Well, after hearing that, Kyle realized that he just learned a big lesson. He never wanted to be like that boy so many years ago. He would much rather be a HERO who HELPS people instead.
– Jim Lord