Theme: The Holy Spirit has, through the years, drawn us to Christ, that He might make us saints and family.

Setting: Like Abraham, I set out on a journey. After twenty years teaching in a United Methodist Church college setting, I grew restless, but still did not know what to do with the rest of my life. For one year, I took a part-time appointment, a two-church circuit, 65 miles from my home in Lakeland, Florida. I had no idea whether I was up to the task of returning to the pastorate. How does one develop fifty or more sermons a year, and fulfill the duties of a pastor?

Since my first Sunday to preach was in the Pentecost season, it seemed logical to deal with the theme of that season. I also wanted to give the people some idea of who I was. This monologue uses a "glorified" saint, who…