The Incredibles

The Incredibles is a great animated movie about a family of superheroes. One of the things that makes the movie work is that it shows the that the characters have flaws and issues common to all people, despite their super powers. They have ups and downs but win in the end because they work together. They end up being much stronger together than they were being solo superheroes.

When I refer to the Incredibles, I'm speaking of the Single Parents in our church family. Over 120 spiritual superheroes from all over LA met last Saturday at a specially designed retreat. They shared about the challenges of fulfilling two roles, working demanding hours, raising their children to love God, wanting to be known as disciples first without any other label, and their love for God, his church family, and their kids. I walked away from that time ashamed of how ungrateful I can be in a much less challenging life circumstance. However, what stayed with me most was a heightened appreciation for all these remarkable men and women. Surely their reward from God and in their children is great. They really are incredible!

Comments

[Eric Hall]

Wow!! Where is the "superlike" key?

[Susan]

Can I be Iron Man? (or maybe Iron Mom?? :)

[Susan]

It was wonderful to get to meet so many single parents, to hear their stories, and to learn from their experiences. I feel so blessed to be a part of God's family and to have the opportunity to raise my kids here! We have such great, humble and caring leaders! I am just blown away!! Thank you so much!

[malsassa]

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