In December, Henry W. Longfellow received word his son had been severely wounded four days prior. He had been shot through the left shoulder with the bullet existing under his right shoulder blade. He missed being paralyzed by less than an inch.
Category: faith
Baseball and Church
Have you ever talked with a friend, a stranger, or a neighbor about church and the Lord? The conversation may sound something like this: The one you are talking to says, “I’m such-and-such religion, so I’m good.” But the conversation continues. “Could I put that into perspective for you?” you ask politely. He nods. “Let’s say you are playing baseball. You are on Cee’s team and another player is on Bee’s team. The rules of the Baseball Handbook are the same whether you are on Cee’s team or Bee’s team. Cee’s team is up to bat. The batter hits a Read More
The Gatekeeper
Once upon a time, an old man, a moral man, died. He walked along a path looking for a way to enter heaven. The first gate he came to had the inscription “The Gate of Good Deeds” posted high up on the iron bars. He clanged the iron door knocker and waited for he gatekeeper. Surely, the good deeds he had done; giving a hitchhiker a ride, praying for a sick neighbor, giving to the poor, would count in his favor. He was sure of it. The gatekeeper did not smile as he said, “God desires that everyone do good Read More