Article June 12, 2000 Issue

Courage to fight crime

Prayer leads to drug dealers' arrest.

By Beverly Goldsmith

WHENEVER SOMETHING DISTURBS the usual tranquillity of our neighborhood, or we hear about crime in our district, my family and I turn to God in prayer. We've learned that prayer is practical and leads to healing. We've also found that the law of God, understood and obeyed, supports us in doing what's right under the circumstances and in resolving community troubles.

A previously quiet house across the road from ours started to receive many visitors both day and night. When semitrailers started pulling up at odd hours, we felt uneasy. A discussion with several neighbors revealed that others had noticed the unusual level of activity and were worried as well. We weren't sure, but the consensus was that drugs were being distributed from the property.

But even though people were concerned, they were also afraid. No one was willing to take action. When the situation worsened, a neighbor came to me and said it was time we reported to the police what was happening. And she asked me to make the call. I said I'd like to think about it. I must admit that I felt apprehensive.

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