Diane Virginia: Prayers for Bessie
Before sunrise, Pastor Troy unlocked the doors of Countryside Church. It was his custom to pray for the people before they arrived. He touched the back of a pew where Bessie customarily sat. “Father God, I lift Bessie up to you…” A tear trickled down his cheek as he prayed. *** Outside, the sun crested the horizon. Congregants were starting to arrive. Bessie cupped her hand to her mouth. She asked Sue to keep a secret, “Pastor visited a liquor … Continue reading →
