Arr, the eve me scurvy offspring, young 'Chosen' architect Dallas Jenkins, mutinied, seekin' a different ol' matey!
2023-12-10
Arr, in me swashbucklin' days, me eldest scallywag Dallas gave me a real peg-leg to stand on! Aye, 'twas after we finished our pious shanties, Bible recitals 'n prayers. The lad had the audacity to tell his old sea dog that he be wishin' for a different father, he did!
In the 17th-century pirate language, me wife and I be havin' a son named Dallas Jenkins, who be growin' up to become the creator, director, and co-writer of the famous TV series "The Chosen." We shoulda known he'd be a filmmaker when he be six years old and givin' a sermonette to a "Star Wars" action figure, talkin' about heaven and hell. Dianna, me wife, loved the theology in that little speech.But at that same tender age, Dallas turned to me one night and said, "I want a new dad." This cut me deep, as I thought I be a good father. I even made it a rule to not write or work while the kids be awake. I learned this from interviewing older men who regretted not spendin' enough time with their own children.
Me heart broke when Dallas mentioned the father of his friends down the street, who was unpredictable and troubled, but always greeted with hugs and kisses by his family. I realized that I needed to be more present and show affection, even if I couldn't explain this to a six-year-old.
We decided to reach out to this troubled family and share our faith with them. Unfortunately, the very next mornin', the husband was found dead in his car, havin' taken his own life. It was a harsh reminder to not wait when it comes to matters of faith.
Since then, I have been more urgent in sharin' my beliefs, both in speech and writin'. I won't wait any longer. The impact of that experience never left me, and I am determined to make a difference.
Arr, I be settin' sail on a mission to spread me faith and love to all who be needin' it, without waitin' for the right moment to come.