"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise …" - 1 Corinthians 1:27

(Montgomery, AL)—The Duck Dynasty juggernaut continues to confound America's media establishment with its ability to impact society with a Christian perspective. Who would have ever thought that a little ol' family company in America's rural south could cause such a stir in the big ol' US of A?

But then, God seems to enjoy using ragtag groups of "out-of-the-box" individuals to stir things up in His "Out-of-the-Box" Kingdom.

Like them, or not—agree with them, or not—the Robertson family isn't going away any time soon, and that's a good thing according to 16-year-old Sadie Robertson who believes her family is helping Christians embrace their faith.

While speaking at a recent fundraiser for Prattville Christian Academy, Sadie—daughter of Korie and Willie Robertson—also said "Duck Dynasty" clubs are beginning spontaneously in schools to facilitate prayer before lunch.

"For a TV show to bring prayer into schools," she said, "that's awesome."

When asked about her future, Sadie replied, "We—me, and John Luke and Cole—have all talked about that. We really just don't know. We haven't decided where God wants us yet."

Some may call the "DD" phenomena a passing fad and dismiss the Robertson's current popularity as a fluke. But in fact, it's not the Robertson family who have created their success, though their business ingenuity unquestionably plays a role. Nor do I believe it's a "coincidence" that "Duck Dynasty" came on this nation's "radar" when it did.

It's the American people themselves, responding to the portrayal of a family who celebrates their Lord and each other in their own down-to-earth way, that has made the television series an unexpected runaway hit. Apparently Christians weren't desperate for another acclaimed theologian to represent their views on another boring talking head show. What they were looking for was an unpretentious family who value the same morals they value and aren't afraid to declare them.

That the show will end one day is irrelevant. Inevitably, it will. The point is, it's influencing society in ways most Christians could only dream about, and if the end result is hundreds or thousands of people ultimately finding Christ's love for the first time, then more power to them.

The Robertson's will go on loving and laughing and being silly, supporting each other, praying together, speaking truth as they see it—oh, and hunting and fishing.

And, of course, making duck calls.

God bless 'em.

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Via: BCN Breaking Christian News