Emphasis Preaching Journal

Thousands have read the writings of Arthur Gordon. At one point in his life Gordon lost his business and all his money. He got roaring drunk and decided to commit suicide by swimming out into the ocean beyond the point where he could return.

As he walked along the beach preparing himself to plunge into the water he noticed a tiny shell gleaming on the sand. Bending down he picked it up and gently turned it over and over admiring its delicate beauty. As he looked at the shell he thought of how such a fragile thing could survive the pounding of tons of churning water.