NO SEX: Purity Is Possible with God's Help
We were all rushing through New York City’s LaGuardia airport so we wouldn’t miss our connecting flight to a ministry conference. There was a group of five women traveling from our church to get information on effective singles ministry techniques. After the conference, we would have to share what we learned, distribute the materials, and apply the best methods locally. I was very excited about going and attending a workshop on “Being Saved and Single in a Secular Society,” but I was also sort of nervous.
It was only my third time flying and I’m not a big fan of airplanes, especially because my very first flight two years ago turned out to be extremely turbulent. On my way to a family event, the plane ride was so bumpy, a few people were actually screaming out in fear, which didn’t make a good impression on me. Ever since that time, I have to do a lot of praying and bracing myself for flights. Truthfully, I avoid them. If I can get there driving, I will hit the road before flying the friendly or not-so-friendly skies.
Once boarded, I strapped myself in and closed my eyes. I was trying not to think about anything. Then a woman said, “Excuse me ma’am, I think I’m next to you.” So I quickly unlatched myself and got up so she could get over to the window seat. When the kind-looking woman settled herself, she made the usual small talk and then reached down into her laptop bag and pulled out some paper and a book. In the process, she lost her grip and dropped what was in her hand.
Papers flew everywhere.
As I helped gather them up, I noticed a sheet just like the one I had. It was the workshop schedule and itinerary. We were headed to the same place!
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