Riches from the Lord Jesus
“Mom! Stop! Don’t give him all that money!” It was our first trip to China in 2006 and I’d been looking for some really good postcard...
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...
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...
Perfection
“No! This is unacceptable!” In his disgust my father tossed the porcelain crown onto the dental cart. It was a front tooth replacement,...
Limits
“Just be patient with me please. I need to step up with my good leg.” My mother was always calm and insistent when others tried to hurry...
The Love of Jesus in My Bones
“Why is she swinging with just one arm? What’s wrong with her other arm?” A nurse friend of mine was enjoying her lunch break with me at...
Watch the Tone of Your Message!
“So how did you think my first year of teaching went? Any suggestions?” My young colleague was looking for my feedback now that the...
Guaranteed Results from Jesus
“So when are my pictures coming back?” In the days before digital photography, we used disposable cameras in our family. I had given one...
Common Problem - Uncommon Solution
“Here, Mom. For you!” “Oh no! Whose flowers have you been picking? I can’t have you helping yourself to someone’s garden!” It was our...
