It was my object lesson at the nursing home, An apple. The fruit has inspired adages: "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." "One bad apple spoils the barrel." "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." The apple also gets a bad rap. Many assume it was the fruit that tempted Eve. But the Bible doesn't back up the claim. I'm glad, for I'm an apple fan. I pointed out to the ladies at our Sunday gathering that hidden inside The apple is a surprise. I had cut one crosswise so they Could see the star encased in the core. "And inside each of us is a star, too, if we Belong to Jesus. He's called the 'Bright and morning star.' * But we don't want to hide Him. We want people to see Him shine Through us." The parable was a simple one. But if the women take it to heart, If I do, we will be lights in a Very dark world. * Revelation 22:16 |