Beside Yourself
“He’s wheezing when he’s crying! It sounds like he’s punctured a lung! What if he broke a rib and it’s sticking into his lung?” I was...
Only
“Look at that road sign for the next exit. Iota! Why would you name a town that? A speck? A tiny bit? Don’t they have any feelings of...
What's in a Name?
"If you call me at the restaurant and you don't hear anything when someone picks up the phone, just start talking. It's me." When I was a...
Commending to Jesus
“Pastor, I’m just about to buy a newspaper up north. I’ve done all the due diligence and checked out the financials. I need you to pray...
Are You Ready Yet?
“Ready? Go!” I started typing as fast as I could, hoping I wasn’t leaving a trail of errors on the page. How much pressure can they add?...
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...
The Wonder of It All!
“If I see one more mosquito, I’m out of here!” I assured my husband it was not even half a mile down the path. He could certainly steel...
Jesus the Spiritual EMT
“Oh, Christine! This isn’t how I imagined my retirement years would be. I was hoping to travel and enjoy my life, but all of that is...
Valuing the Least
“What’s the movie we’re watching, Mrs. V?” I hesitated giving the title, especially with my teacher friend’s comment ringing in my ears:...
Abide IN Me!
“Now if everyone agrees to abide by these rules, we should get along just fine this year.” I smiled at the class, at the same time making...
