Great Decisions

I just finished Kirk Cameron's autobiography, "Still Growing." It is a very good read and I believe that Kirk is a Christian whole-heartedly. I wanted to share some excerpts from his book, which I think, sum up the question everyone wants to know:

[Kirk says,] "When I was on The O'Reilly Factor, Bill asked, "Has your conversion hurt your career in Hollywood?"

"I answered, "The truth is, I have a beautiful wife. I've been married 15 years. I've got six kids. I've got an exciting career. I'm passionate about a show I love. And I'm talking to Bill O'Reilly in front of 4 million people, not because I was caught with a gun in my hand but because of my faith. So I think it was a great decision."" (page 201, Still Growing)

"...I've been dropped by UTA, AMG, and William Morris agencies. I've made all the wrong decisions, yet 20 years later, I still show up in a positive light on high-profile shows. I'm working on season four of my TV series. And to top it off, my name's written in heaven.

"Life is good. The high cost of following Jesus on the narrow road may look totally backward to some, but the infinite value and adventure has been thrilling beyond my wildest dreams." (page 202, Still Growing)

I see Kirk Cameron in a different light. Yes, he will always be that loveable, Mike Seaver, but now, he has become ever so personal. His struggle to let go of his own dreams and desires for God's will and plan are no different from my own. He prays. He reads his Bible. He is genuinely concerned about where people will spend eternity. Kirk has given back tremendously to those in need and for children who are sick. He wasn't one of those actors that "went the way of Hollywood." Instead, he chose to rise above Hollywood and God has blessed his life because of his decision to be faithful to his Savior.