Karla stepped out of the shower when the water started running colder. She’d been so cold all day, and she couldn’t figure out why. Fine, she’d only caught the chill after church, after she’d felt the spirit of God so close to her it had brought tears to her eyes. The sense of forgiveness flowing through her as Pastor Williams had spoken about the Lord’s love for her had been utterly overwhelming. His love goes beyond anything you might have done, the pastor had said. He is always there, waiting to welcome you back. His plea to “Come, follow me,” never expires. It is not conditional. He does not call only the righteous to his side, but all of us. His love goes beyond anything you might have done, He is always there, waiting to welcome you back. His plea to “Come, follow me,” never expi

