The Cost of Living for Jesus
“I’m sorry, but we don’t have the size of car you reserved. I only have cars three grade levels higher. We do have some nice SUVs on the...
You're Doing It Wrong!
“Mom, what do we DO with all of this?” My young children whispered their overwhelmed anxiety as they took in the array of china, silver,...
Living Generously
“Thank you for the invitation, but I’m sorry I can’t join the choir. I really enjoy singing, but I can’t always make rehearsals. My lupus...
Occupied with a Glad Heart!
“That person certainly has been in that bathroom for a long time. I don’t know how much longer I can wait!” “Are you sure there’s someone...
A Sucker for Christ!
“Who put sugar in my salt shaker? Was it you, Christine?” Every morning and evening my father brushed his teeth with salt. The sugar...
JESUS: The One Who Settles Everything!
“Stop your giggling and settle down in there. Don’t make me have to come in there!” I’m sure my mom or my cousin’s mom said that numerous...
Perfection
“No! This is unacceptable!” In his disgust my father tossed the porcelain crown onto the dental cart. It was a front tooth replacement,...
The Image of God
“You have to wait. In just one minute I’ll show you the picture.” My dad had brought home his new purchase, a Polaroid camera, his latest...
The Thrill of Seeking Joy
“Aimez-vous la luge?” I asked our young student from France. His wide eyes grew even larger. “No! No! No!” Obviously my search for...
Familiar Joy!
“I’ll just take my suitcase upstairs and find something to change into from these clothes I’ve been wearing all day long on the plane....
