Retired journalist. Freelance writer. Author of “Orange Socks & Other Colorful Tales,” short stories about how I survived Vietnam and kept my sense of humor.

Dec 26, 2015

Sunday Meditation 4

“Run Baby Run” (1968) is the autobiography of Nicky Cruz, a gang-leader who became a preacher. — LINK

‘Run, Baby, Run’ — A Song About Nicky Cruz

Nicky Cruz was born in Puerto Rico. His mom called him “Son of Satan.” At 15 he was sent to New York City to be with his brother. Cruz ran away, joined a gang, ultimately becoming its leader. When a preacher told the gang leader about Jesus, Cruz slapped him. The minister didn’t back down — and pursued him. Cruz finally relented, eventually becoming a preacher himself.

Run, baby, run. Satan’s on your tail. Run, baby, run. Lest he run you into hell. You’ve got no feet upon which to land and start anew, but if by chance, you do get a chance, please do — and run.

Runnin’ wild down a one-way street, to the electric chair. Careful of who you stop and meet, they might just ask you why you’re there. You’ve got no feet upon which to land and start anew, so if by chance, you do get a chance, please do — and run.

Sunday Meditation 1: The Prodigal Son

Sunday Meditation 2: Ode to Jim Elliot

Sunday Meditation 3: House of Bread

My Testimony: Stealing Psalm 40

Jim Lamb is a retired journalist living in Florida. He’s author of “Orange Socks & Other Colorful Tales,” the story of how he survived Vietnam and kept his sense of humor. He accepted Christ at a Sunday chapel service in Da Nang. For more about Jim, visit www.jslstories.com.