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Everything There is a Season: . A Time to Weep, A Time to
Laugh.
Ecclesiastes 3
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The Sneeze Leads to
Applause
They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-three students filing into
the already crowded auditorium. With rich maroon gowns flowing and the
traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt. Dads
swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and moms freely brushed away tears.
This class would not pray during the commencements ----- not by choice
but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it. The principal and
several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by
the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no
one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the
graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine.......until the final
speech received a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and
silent for just a moment, and then he delivered his speech ... an
astounding -- SNEEZE!
The rest of the students rose immediately to their feet, and in unison
they said, "GOD BLESS YOU."
The audience exploded into applause. The graduating class found a
unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the
court's approval.
-- Author Unknown
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Return HOME from The
Sneeze Leads to Applause
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