Jesus, Lift My Load of Guilt!
“Oh, sure… give me that plate too… and the bowl… and the bread basket!” We watched in amazement as the busboy kept stacking dishes higher...
The Gift of Giving
“I really like that picture!” I wanted to show some kindness to the family that had taken in my Peace Corps daughter during her first...
God Gives Us a Break
“Please don’t play with that balloon in the living room. You’re going to break something!” My husband assured me that such a lightweight...
Lord Jesus, Be My Guest!
“Christine, go into the bathroom and check the soap dish. Be sure there isn’t any dirt on the soap or in the dish and certainly no hair!”...
Blots and Stains
“Now if you’re really careful, I’ll let you address the Christmas card envelopes. Just be sure you write smoothly so you don’t leave any...
Wants and Needs
“My goodness, Mom! How many kinds of ketchup do people need? And all of the barbecue sauce choices! Who needs all of this?” Our daughter...
Please Help!
“If you can’t control your mouth, maybe we should just tape over it!” I’d had enough of the constant comment coming from this eighth...
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...
