Holding Together
If we only look to each other, we've left out the one true source of the cement, the glue that will hold us together. It's our Lord Jesus!
Taking Shortcuts
“Hold it right there! You are NOT going to take that car through my car wash! The road oil will ruin the brushes.” Later as my husband...
Leaning
“Mrs. Vogelsang, Addison is making trouble in his row. He won’t leave people alone.” I caught Addison’s eye, easy enough since he was...
Auditing Life
“Since you already have your degree, you are free to audit any class for just $15.” What a deal! The local community college was a...
Power Struggles
“You can choose one of these three outfits.” I calmly told my three year old what her options were for church attire. I wasn’t as...
Faith Without Wax
“Rudy! That’s the last picture. Let the poor girl blow out her candles. Please!” My mother was trying to salvage my celebration....
Who's Responsible?
“Here… try this plum wine. It’s the best and it’s only made at this winery. I know you’ll love it!” “Excuse me lady, but I’ll have to...
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...
