Throw An Old Ram Over The Fence!
Humor
Windows for Sermons
Stories And Humor For Inspired Preaching
Object:
Years ago a kindly old Scottish Presbyterian minister, who was remembered only as "Dr. McArthur," used to visit colleges where students were preparing for the ministry. Dr. McArthur's daughter-in-law was Helen Hayes (McArthur), a famous Broadway actress and a noted Christian.
The good old Scotsman would gather us young theologs together and give us wise counsel for our coming years. We could ask him questions and he often had a humorous answer.
Someone asked him about what to do with a cantankerous layman. Dr. McArthur, with a twinkle in his eye, said: "Pastors are supposed to be shepherds of the sheep. And most of the sheep will follow your leadership. But once in a while you may have to throw an old ram over the fence!"
Prophetic words, indeed!
The good old Scotsman would gather us young theologs together and give us wise counsel for our coming years. We could ask him questions and he often had a humorous answer.
Someone asked him about what to do with a cantankerous layman. Dr. McArthur, with a twinkle in his eye, said: "Pastors are supposed to be shepherds of the sheep. And most of the sheep will follow your leadership. But once in a while you may have to throw an old ram over the fence!"
Prophetic words, indeed!
