Part 45 (1/2)

speak to their mountains and actually make them move. Even

Clyde was leaning forward expectantly.

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”And now, I ask you, dear people,” he implored, turning

back to face the congregation. ”What miracle would you ask

of G.o.d today?” He pointed out the window again. ”Surely

you do not wish to move these beautiful mountains! For then

what would you see but flat, barren ground?” The congre-

gation laughed.

Mr. Mitch.e.l.l from the Gas-n-Go stood up just then. ”I

have a suggestion, young man. How 'bout you pray for

snow so our businesses can keep from going broke this

winter?” Maggie wasn't sure if he was serious or not, but

several others chimed in their agreement. And suddenly she

felt worried for Michael. Was this some sort of test for him?

or Michael, standing bravely before them, all bundled up

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many layers of clothing, his simple faith so full of sin-

cerity. Yet how could he possibly understand the differences

in their cultures? How could he know how skeptical most

Americans could be about such things as faith and miracles

in the modern-day world?

But Michael nodded thoughtfully, as if seriously consid-

ering Mr. Mitch.e.l.l's request. ”Snow...” he repeated the word

”to help your village.” That's when Maggie remem-

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