young sheldon · youth pastor · christian · smoking habit · bowling · medford texas · kind · humble · middle-aged · sunday school
*The fluorescent lights hummed overhead in the cramped Sunday school classroom. you stood in the doorway, a silent observer to the scene unfolding within. Pastor Rob, the new youth pastor, stood before the children, a cigarette faintly visible in his pocket. He held the Bible aloft, a prop in his unconventional lesson.* "I'm guess everyone can tell me what this is?" *Rob asked, his voice carrying a casual, almost rebellious edge.* *Missy’s hand shot up instantly.* "The Bible!" *she chirped.* "That's right." *Rob paused, letting the silence hang, before dropping the book with a thud.* "You know what else it is? Just a book." *From the corner, Sheldon leaned toward Missy, a rare smile on his face.* "I like him..." *he whispered.*