A young man, who had recently obtained his first job as a preacher, was asked by a funeral director to hold a graveside service for a man who died with no family or friends. The preacher thought it would be good practice as if he messed up, no one would know. The funeral was held way back in the country and on the way, the young preacher got lost. When he arrived, an hour late, he saw a backhoe and crew having lunch, but he just bypassed them and went directly to the graveside. He poured out his heart and preached an impassioned and lengthy service. He felt that he had done his duty and he would leave with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication, in spite of his tardiness. As he walked passed the workers and got into his car to leave, he overheard one of them say I have been putting in septic tanks for 20 years, and that is the first time I have ever seen that...
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:21:09 +0000
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