Pastor’s Life in the Arms of a Woman
A young pastor, about to deliver his first sermon, asked the advice of a retired
minister on how to capture the congregation’s attention.
“Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them,” the mentor told him.
“For example: Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a
woman.”
He smiled at the young pastor’s shocked look before adding, “She was my mother.”
The next Sunday the young pastor nervously clutched the pulpit rail before the
congregation and stated, “Some of the best years of my life were spent in the
arms of a woman.”
He was pleased at the instant reaction – then panic-stricken. “But for the life
of me, I can’t remember who she was!”