Introduction: A visiting preacher to a small
country church delivered a sermon on "Gratitude." At the conclusion of
the sermon, when an offering was to be taken up for him, he said, "And
remember, however small the gift, always be grateful and thankful to the
Lord."
Well, the offering was taken up, using the preacher's hat as a
'collection plate.' When the hat came back to him, the preacher looked
inside: It was empty!
Seeing this,...
