Humorist Jeanne Robertson tells about a story that appeared in the newspapers some years back. The story was about an unusual occurrence at the Porter's Chapel Church near Erwin, N.C. The devil was picketing the church one Sunday morning startling sinners, frightening small children, and exhorting passersby to stay away from church.

Folks who passed the little cinder block church on N.C. 82 saw a red-suited creature with forked tail plodding up and down in front of the church. He carried a pitchfork in o…