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 The Hand
Red Umbrella
The Dead Duck
A Prayer for Understanding
Poems for the Spirit
What About—?
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The Red Umbrella
A small community of mid-west farmers faced a crisis. A severe drought was threatening to destroy their crops. Everyone knew how much was at stake. Rain was important not only to keep the crops healthy, but to sustain the local economy.
As the drought continued for what seemed an eternity, members from around the community called for an urgent prayer meeting. On the chosen day, a congregation of townspeople and farmers began to fill the pews of a local church. The pastor watched as young and old filed into the sanctuary, chatting with their neighbors. Then he slowly made his way to the front to begin the meeting.
As he asked for quiet, he scanned the crowd and took note of a young girl sitting in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement as she quietly sat in her place. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella. The beauty and innocence of the girl made the pastor smile as he realized the faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought an umbrella!
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