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Steps
by Gerald Shuler
Unbearable pain kept the old woman stooped as she hobbled across the busy street. A car honked and swerved but she didn't seem to notice. Her gaze was fastened at the top step of the beautiful church on the other side. She grimaced at the sight of so many steps to climb.
Her unsteady legs shook worse than usual but she forced herself to reach the street curb and then, finally, the first step of the magnificent building. She paused to lean on the railing and catch her breath. Then, step by agonizing step, she continued her journey toward the top. A massive door opened and just inside stood two men. Perhaps they would know.
"Sir, could you tell me where I can find Jesus?"
Both greeters looked at her and the younger one smiled. With a twinkle in his eye, he said lightly "You came to the right place for that, ma'am."
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