
Regrets and Promises
“I’m sorry but the damage is too much. I’ll have to replace many of the boards in the front. But the termites are too many. We’ll have to...


Just a Little Talk with Jesus
“So do you think they should have traded him or just let him run out his contract?” “I don’t know. I don’t care for their manager. He...


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...


Rumors and Lies
“I need to ask you something, Mrs. V.” Tears threatened to brim over as his eyes searched mine. “My goodness! What’s wrong, Felix?” This...


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...


Serious Skirting!
“Getting a little short down south, don’t you think?” I was mortified! Our junior high assistant principal, the one in charge of school...


Close Enough
“So, let’s go to the 10:00 service instead of the early one.” “No, Mom! Don’t make us!” “What’s wrong with that service?” “Look at the...