Jarod liked churches. There always seemed to be people in them who were happy. There always seemed to be people in them who had goodness and kindness in their eyes. Maybe that was why it was so devastating when someone in a church turned out to be the kind of person who hurt others. You went into such a place expecting people to trust, and sometimes you find people who destroyed trust. That wasn’t the sort of thing churches taught.

            He listened to the words of their songs. “You alone I can depend on You alone are true and just You alone are hope eternal in You alone I place my trust You alone are my provider You alone took all my sin You alone I give my life to You are my best friend.” If it were only true! Inside he cried out for someone to say that to. Someone, please answer! Let there be Someone I can depend on. Someone true and just.