Recently, I discovered a story that touched my heart. Whether it’s a true story or not, I don’t know. It probably belongs in the category of an “urban legend”… but whatever the case, it makes a good point.

The story is about a man who was driving home from work one day in rush hour traffic when suddenly his car began to choke and sputter… and then the engine just died.

Fortunately, the man was able to coast into a service station. He tried his engine again. It wouldn’t even turn over. As he pulled out his cell phone to call for a tow truck, he saw a young woman come out of the convenience store which was attached to the service station.

It looked like she slipped on some ice and fell into a gas pump. The man got out of his car and went over to check on her. As he approached her, he real…