Embracing Role Models Across Ages

As I walked off the elevator at the elementary school where I work, I crossed paths with some fourth graders. One of them was singing the chorus of a hit song from the early 1980’s by Elton John:

“🎶I’m still standing better than I ever did.🎶”

I snapped my fingers, as I walked to the beat, and sang back the next line:

“🎶Looking like a true survivor. Feeling like a little kid.🎶”

The students all froze in their tracks, with eyes wide and mouths gaping.

“How do you know that song, Mr. Duncan!?” asked the boy who’d been singing. (He knew it from the 2016 movie, Sing!)

“Guys, it first came out when I was fifteen years old.” Cue more eyes wide and mouths gaping. The students then continued down the hall, smiling.

One generation shall praise Your works to another and shall declare Your mighty acts.

Psalm 145:4 (NKJV)

Kind reader, Coach John Wooden was right: “Young people need role models, not critics.” How will you I commend God’s mighty works to those who follow?

Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️Prayers and love. 


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19 responses to “Embracing Role Models Across Ages”

  1. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, Malcolm.

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  2. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thqnk you for reading and commenting, Tina. God Bless!

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  3. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, Peggy. God Bless!

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  4. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thanks for stopping by, Majik. Yes, and Amen!

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  5. peggywritesblog Avatar

    Great story, David! And a beautiful reminder for all of us. Sharing with the next generation.

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  6. Tina Avatar

    Lovely post, David. This made me smile. Thanks for being a light. 😊

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  7. alimw2013 Avatar

    Music is not my gifting lol we are called to make a “joyful” noise unto the Lord though lol so I do enjoy it!!

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  8. Majik Avatar

    From your post to Coach Wooden’s words to my heart and God’s too for miracles in the lives of our young people. In Jesus Name, we pray. Amen!

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  9. davidsdailydose Avatar

    It’s surprising how many “tween”
    agers like to sing and have not qualms about making it public! You are one brave sub!! I was an elementary music teacher for 19 years.

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  10. alimw2013 Avatar

    I love this so much!! Thanks for sharing.
    I was subbing for 4th and 5th grade music on Friday. They have a program coming up so we had to practice songs anywhere from John Bon Jovi to the Hansen brothers. It was a lot of fun listening to them sing to their heart’s content and I’m certain they got a kick out of their tone deaf sub chiming in too!!

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  11. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, brother. I knew you would know this song and even when it came out. God Bless!

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  12. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thanks, brother Matt. I’m occasionally stressed in my job, but always blessed.

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  13. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thanks, Sister Super-C! Bonus points!

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  14. God Still Speaks Avatar

    I had that happen with my son. He was playing a song by a current artist, and I started singing along. He asked the same question, How do you know that? I love this post David! 145:4 bonus points sir!

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  15. jesusluvsall Avatar

    God has placed you in such a fitting place to be a role model brother David. I am sure that got their attention and helped them feel you are approachable.

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  16. The Devotional Guy™ Avatar

    I was waiting for the part where they asked you about dinosaurs, David. This is such a precious and beautiful story. 1983 is the year that song came out. Thanks for doing your best to be a good role model to the next generation. Prayers and blessings to you and Nancy today. It’s a little frigid here in Big D.

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  17. malcolmsmusingscom Avatar

    Spot on, David. Role models rather than critics. I think some adults need that too.

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  18. Alan Kearns Avatar

    Thank you for sharing this encouraging and challenging post David. We are living in times where the present generation of youngsters are searching for hope in God; it is up to us to be ready to encourage them. God bless you and Nancy today brother 🙏 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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