Jim Pouillon Memorial Service

Last Wednesday I drove over to Owosso to pay my respects to Jim Pouillon. While some thought his method was extreme, so is the cause he was fighting for. What our country has come to in the name of selfishness is beyond my comprehension. While in the bible children are referred to as "gift from God" our new society views them as "punishment" for a bad choice (President Obama). We, as Americans, are limiting the size of our family so that we can have that new SUV, visit that new vacation spot and to fulfill our own desires. Our priorities are completely out of sync with the gifts that God freely gives us.

Jim Pouillon, in the face of repeated abuse, had a message. He had a calling and he fulfilled it. He went against what the world sees as "normal." He was a radical. He was killed because he was hated, though he had done nothing wrong. Sound familiar?

Jim's memorial was just like him......peaceful, spiritual and it left those of us there with the desire to go out and make a difference in the world. Though this time, there were no signs, there were no protesters. His children and grandchildren were there to celebrate his wonderful life. Christian songs were sung. His pastor gave the eulogy. Jim was honored with full military honors.

Jim may be gone, but his message will live on. We need to carry the torch the best we can in our own lives. We need to find a way to make our voices heard. We need to listen to God's still voice and answer his call. It is a simple.

May God bless the Pouillon family. Your father was a hero and a martyr.


Christ's Peace,

Patti Pope