If you’ve ever driven through Wichita, Kansas, you might have noticed there are some flat parts. In fact, I don’t know how many times I’ve heard people diss Kansas with comments like, “It’s so flat.” But I just smile to myself as I remember struggling to ride my Western Flyer up those East Kansas hills on my way to the swimming pool.
And I smile to myself as I think about my long drives through the hilly countryside with my trusty spiral notebook and Bic pen by my side. Then, I recall sitting on the bank of a small river as I wrote about the trees sitting high above the water on the other side. I have countless memories like that.
And sure, there ARE flat parts to Kansas.
But I’ve driven up and down and back and forth through most of America. And there are flat parts to every state.
But I have a theory as to why people don’t like the flat parts of Kansas. And there was more evidence to support my theory as the Funderburks drove through the countryside west of Wichita last week. Even on the side of roads where there was almost no traffic. I don’t mean the redbud and whitebud trees, flowers, and emerald green grass we saw.
Along some of the flattest, straightest roads you’re likely to find in America there are lots of Christian and pro life billboards. Like the handpainted one in the glasses picture I shared with this post. And those signs are uncomfortable.
Most people don’t wanna be reminded that Jesus is real and that He wants us to live forever. And they certainly don’t wanna be reminded of all those innocent children who never saw the redbud and whitebud trees, flowers, and emerald green grass in the spring.
But it’s just a theory. And you know the thing about theories, don’t you? They’re either right or not.
The Flats
Drive the flats and see the billboard message
Showing you the way is always clear.
Pay attention to the sincere warnings
Because your last day could soon be here.
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