I Knew Better!

Council Fire · Sep 22, 2026 · 3m

“But God, who is rich in mercy . . . made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” Ephesians 2:4a,5b (NKJV) I knew better when I bought the coat. I got stuck in it while trying it on, but my sisters convinced me it was quite stylish. Surely I’d figure out the tricky belt clasp. The trouble came the first day I wore it. I stepped out of the car and couldn’t move. The belt was caught in the closed door, and I was pinned to the car! No problem. I would just undo the belt. Or so I thought. I tried frantically, but without success. With people beginning to stare, I awkwardly…