Wright City Sinner

The ranch hand seems to have unwittingly developed an avocation that was neither planned nor expected.

Since retiring a year ago, your humble scribe has been asked to "preach" three funerals for unrelated folks...including one today?

Is the ole fat boy an eloquent speaker. Nope. Is this red-neck Wright City hick purty to look at. Never.

In the book of John, Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). Given that "a calling" is God's personal, individual invitation to carry out the unique task he has for you, how could our Savior view a sinner needy of daily forgiveness a fitting messenger to the bereaved?

The ranch hand acknowledges that God equips each of us with unique spiritual gifts to help us in our "callings".

Romans 12:6-8 tells us that "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."

Acts 16:9-10 tells us that the Apostle Paul saw a vision that "called" him to preach the gospel.

Ain't seen no visions, but have certainly feel a "call" on occasion to try to comfort the mere mortals who remain after their loved ones pass on to Glory.

All ya'll pray for this poor sinner to do the right thing, every time, every day.