I’ve taught a Bible study in the local church for over 25 years. Once a week I would arrive about 15 minutes early, get my materials out, and chat with any of the women who came early while we waited for the others to arrive.
“So yes, God is full of surprises. Every single one of us should walk around all the time laughing hilariously, because God has put so much surprising goodness in our lives by His grace, faithfulness, and love!”
Those were the final words of my lesson at the Monday morning jail worship service.
Elizabeth Turnage is a writer, story coach, and teacher. A version of the following post appears on her website, www.elizabethturnage.com, and is shared here with permission.
“I was beaten with a braided extension cord by my mother, who ran a bootleg house.”
