Bitten by the Love of Jesus!
“Just leave the bee alone and it won’t hurt you.” Of course my two-year-old ventured her little hand toward the yellow and black fuzzy...
It Will Be Good For You!
“Why do we have to memorize and spell correctly all of these names of species, genus, family, etc. for all of these plants?” The rest of...
Show AND Tell!
“Don’t tell me it’s a beautiful day. Show me!” This ongoing message to my writing students over the years encouraged them to use...
What's It ALL About?
“Are you sure you understood her correctly? You didn’t miss something in the translation?” “No, Dad. One large room with two queen beds...
Humble Beginnings
“I can’t find a bowl. I wonder where she keeps them?” We were enjoying the generosity of one of our members who had insisted we take...
Risk Taking
“I’ll bet you a dollar he strikes out!” “I’ll take that bet!” The batter struck out and the dollar bill passed down the line of young...
Reconciliation
“I don’t care what it takes. Put her name on the board and let’s get this over with.” Our second grader was so worried about...
Joyous Envy
“Oh, I wish I could play the piano like you do!” How many times have I heard this comment over the years? “But I’ll bet you wouldn’t...
Lo and Behold!
“Behold! I have arrived!” Now if a friend or family member announced his or her entrance in such a way, we would laugh at the...
Guaranteed Promises
“I know the glue on the other windows didn’t hold, but I ordered this entire unit directly from the factory. I guarantee the hinges will...
