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PART1 BBCCA DABDC PART2 BDABA BCABC PART3 BBDDBDBCBWhat defines a true hero? e-mail print Dec. 15, 2009 |(0) CommentsThe dictionary defines hero as a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities. Heroes come in many forms in life, ranging from ones family and friends to athletes to movie stars.A persons heroes can change over time. When were young, I believe we are more inclined to relate heroism to wealth, power and fame than to the attributes the dictionary outlines.In my youth, I probably would have said Michael Jordan was my hero. I enjoyed watching his athletic talent and admired the tremendous success he achieved. But like any human being, he wasnt perfect. Skeletons in his closet were gradually revealed, and as I matured, I began to realize there were people more worth looking up to. Jordan was a great basketball player but didnt merit worshipping. Incidentally, Tiger Woods fans are experiencing the same thing today. His indiscretions are yet another reminder that we should all rethink the meaning of hero.Who among us is truly worthy of being called a hero? As the holidays approach, we hear about the need to help those less fortunate by sacrificing our time, money and possessions. Many of us will attend church services, where we will sing songs of praise and say prayers of thanks to God for saving his fallen, imperfect people. The purpose of this column isnt to preach or convert, but to me, there can be no greater act of heroism than laying down ones life to save others. Jesus is a true hero to me and Christians everywhere.Whether they are religious or not, its a safe assumption nearly everyone will gather with loved ones this holiday season.Many families, including mine, will have folks missing from the celebration for an especially noble reason: They will be serving our country overseas, protecting our freedom and helping to ensure that future celebrations will be possible. They are also true embodiments