Emphasis Preaching Journal

On Pentecost Sunday the children in a primary department made flames as big as their bodies -- which they were to carry about the sanctuary during the offering. When the big moment finally came, though, one fellow forgot his flame and simply raced up and down the aisle flapping his arms. Suddenly, he realized what had happened. He stopped dead in the middle of the church. A look of horror spread over his face.

"I've lost my flame!"