A Tale of Two Paths

About the Book

Author David Waddell draws on two references related to baseball to form his thoughts on the choices one has when deciding between grace and legalism. One is a statement from Yogi Berra, who said, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." The other reference deals with a short skit performed by the comedy duo, Abbott and Costello, titled "Who's on First." Waddell points out that every follower of Christ faces a constant fork in the road, where they must choose the path of grace or the path of legalism. Waddell provides examples from his life that relate to the situations where Jesus dealt with the Pharisees and the letters of the Apostle Paul, whose ministry constantly pointed people to grace by faith rather than adherence to Jewish law.

About the Author

David Waddell recently retired after eighteen years teaching at the University of Mississippi. Previously, he served twenty-five years in local churches as a recreation minister. Through his experiences, he bears witness to the amazing grace God has for everyone. Waddell has also authored Characters of the Bible: Finding My Stories In Their Stories, Holiday Biblical Characters: Finding My Stories In The Stories of Christmas and Easter, Worship Wars: The Kings Lead The Battle to Spirit and Truth, and A Cell Call From Paul: Modern Messages From First-Century Prison Letters. He has also written for church newsletters, Lifeway Christian Resources, the Church Sports and Recreation Ministries Association, and the National Recreation and Parks Association. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, including his ten grandchildren.