Emphasis Preaching Journal

Dick and Millie were listening to the sermon one Sunday morning when they felt God speaking directly to them. Dick had retired from the local manufacturing plant, and Millie had worked as a bookkeeper for a small, family-owned business. Having recently retired, they had both resigned from their church responsibilities. Millie had been a Sunday school teacher for years and Dick served on various administrative committees. "We've done enough, more than our share," they would tell anyone who asked, "Let someone else take over!"