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Do you recognize the family resemblance?

This morning I was leaving the hospital after praying with a member who was awaiting a procedure.   A person walking by casually said, “Good morning pastor.”   I said, “Good morning.” I did not know the person, but had a name badge and cross on so I assumed that was how the person knew I was a pastor.   As our paths crossed, we exchanged a smile.   Continuing a few steps more, I heard the voice again.   “Pastor, don’t I know you?   You look so familiar?”   Momentarily concerned, I wondered if I was not recognizing a member in front of me.   We visited for a moment.   He did not know me and I did not know him, he just felt I looked familiar.   I asked if he had a pastoral need, but he didn’t at that moment.   He stopped me because he felt he recognized me.   And, he told me a story of who I reminded him of.   It was a pastoral couple who had brought him to faith decades ago.   He thought I might be their son. This happ...