Little Green Book

I couldn't let another day pass without posting, so here is my very short sermon.

As I walked into the student center, the Gideons (Yes the Bible in every hotel Gideons) handed me a small bible that was green and contained the New Testament along with Psalms and Proverbs. As I hesitated to take it, the older gentleman said,

"Don't worry it's free!"

I had only hesitated because they had surprised me, not because I had qualms about taking a Bible. But that small phrase kept echoing in my head.

"Don't worry it's free!"

"Don't worry it's free!"

"Don't worry it's free!"

The man didn't know how right he was. Or maybe he did, but it struck a chord in my heart at just the right moment. The little green Bible that I will now cherish forever brought to the forefront of my mind just how easy it is to forget how much God truly loves me.

Me.

Austin McKenzie Grube.

Sinner Extraordinaire.

The ripple textured front under my fingers reminds me that all it takes is one small prayer. Not an arm and a leg, not some huge big sacrifice, not the life of your family. Just a prayer.

"God, forgive me, for I am sinner and a sucky Christian. I need you."

Amen.