Going the Other Way
StoryHistorical Account★★★★When a group of Sheridan’s men during a dark moment in the Civil War
found themselves cornered they broke
rank and galloped away for their lives.
Just then Sheridan himself arrived.
Waving his sword above his head, he
shouted: “Men, we are going the other
way!” Inspired by the presence of their
leader, the men formed ranks again and
marched forward to victory.
politics, said: “I always wait to see which
way the wind is blowing and then make
my plans accordingly.”
Also attributed to: Philip Sheridan
The point
During a desperate moment in the Civil War, General Sheridan rallies his fleeing troops by declaring they are going the other way, inspiring them to regroup and march to victory.
Scripture
John 10:4Joshua 1:9Hebrews 12:1-2Philippians 3:13-14
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Inspiring · Hopeful
To tell aloud
under a minute · 76 words