Emphasis Preaching Journal

Henry, at age 75, had not been in church for nearly sixty years. His family had invited him to attend with them nearly every Sunday. Often over the years, brief hospital stays would bring him into contact with a pastor. The results were always cordial but unproductive. One night the pastor was called at 3:00 a.m. by Henry's wife, Helen. She needed a ride to the hospital. Henry was in a coma and near death. As Helen and her pastor stood by the bedside of Henry, both wondered about his relationship with the Lord.