Fido is in the dirt gnawing on a bone. It is dry, brittle, depleted of marrow and moisture. It is dead and useless except for stimulating the gums of Fido and giving his jaws some exercise. You approach Fido with your hands behind your back. Fido eyes you and is suspicious. You speak kindly to your canine friend. He wags his tail. He smiles his doggy smile keeping his paw firmly planted on the bone. Fido continues to sniff and chew on his bone. You slowly bring a hand out from behind your back revealing a half pound of USDA prime cut choice ground sirloin beef. This catches Fido's attention with his tail wagging appreciatively still covering his bone with his paw. You smile and extend your hand closer to Fido showing him more of the meat. Fido smiles back again this time smacking his lips.…
Fido’s Dilemma
Romans 6:1-11
Romans 6:1-11
Sermon
by Steven E. Albertin
by Steven E. Albertin
CSS Publishing, Inc., Sermons for Sundays after Pentecost (First Third): The Good News, The Bad News, and The Only News That Matters, by Steven E. Albertin