... lives still become Still Waters for others. And you never know what a simple drink of water can do or the impact an act of kindness can have. There's a story told about Christopher Columbus: It seems he was discouraged one day as he walked by a monastery. He was thirsty, so he went into the monastery for a drink of water, and he sat down. As he ... , "God's 'Troublesome' Timing," Preaching Today, Tape No. 147. 3. Adapted from a story told by Dr. Theodore Parker Ferris of Boston, Mass. Found at www.sermons.com