Charlie McGee and the Leprechaun: Life's Curious Twist of Events

This is the story of a young lad who loses his pa at the age of eleven and takes on the responsibility of the family farm. Charlie always tries to remember his fathers counsel and follow it by doing right for others. However his sixteenth birthday finds him overwhelmed with the arrival of a card containing a strange poetic message. This ordeal has Charlie in a state of confusion. Along with his pas example the help of Father Flanagans Bible preaching and some friends Charlie discovers some valuable truths. From the leprechauns curse Charlie sees how vanity can be hidden deep inside. With that insight he learns what true friendship is all about. As he starts to believe the priest about the Bible he realizes that although you might know someone all your life you may not really know them at all. His greatest revelation is that the verses in the Bible are applicable to everyday life. Through reading it he learns that what seems evil God can turn into good. Charlie McGee and the Leprechaun is an allegory in that it reveals the spiritual journey of a young lad to discover through his dilemma the truths of the Bible. R. C. Jette with the pen of the Lord has brought forth another biblically-based story. When were tested we discover what were made of and what weve learned up-to-date. During these tests we must be teachable to grow spiritually. Godly counsel and biblical truths at times seem difficult but they must be followed. Without obedience we wont overcome. Charlie and others are in these times of testing. What will they do? Will they hearken unto Bible truths or not? --Paul A. Jette reverend R. C. Jette is a nondenominational ordained minister and has a Bachelor of Theology a Master of Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctor of Divinity. She is the author of Storms are Faiths Workout: Preparing Christians for Spiritual Ambush and The Elfdins and the Gold Temple. She and her husband Paul live in sunny Florida. They have three adult children four living grandchildren and a granddaughter who is with the Lord.