The Importance of Lattes and other Inconsequential Stuff
The handmade sign read: “Expect considerable delays. Due to equipment failure we are down to one machine. Wait time will be affected. Sorry for any inconvenience.”
Hmm. After a brief pause to consider how I should respond, I pulled my car into the line behind at least six others. Two more pulled in behind me. I [...]
We really don’t deserve God’s love.
Have you ever been rejected by a rebellious child? Back when she was young and helpless, you lovingly cared for her. You protected her, clothed her, fed her, and taught her how to live. She clung to you because she recognized her need for you.
Then when she began to think she was big enough to [...]
Recipe for Faith
I smiled at the yellowed recipe card. Memories rushed back at the sight of my grandmother’s familiar handwriting. She had lovingly prepared this very dish for many family feasts. As she got older, there were lots of grandchildren and even great-children to help with the cooking, but she always insisted on contributing. Even now, years [...]
WEDDING SHOWERS AND AX HEADS OR “DOES GOD CARE ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS IN YOUR LIFE?”
In my younger days, I never had to write things down on a calendar. My mind was like a steel trap; I remembered everything. But now that I’m older – relatively speaking, of course – I really have to keep a close eye on my calendar. But sometimes I forget to check it.
Take this June [...]
Can I Lose Five Pounds in Four Days?
My oldest daughter is getting married in four weeks. I want to lose five pounds. That should be easy enough. It’s only 1 ¼ pounds a week. I only need to burn off 4,000 more calories a week than I consume. But things will come up; I’ll keep putting it off. For instance, there is [...]
Serious as a Heart Attack
Small difficulties and last-minute changes always pop-up during a short-term mission trip. For instance, two years ago the car rental agency gave our “reserved” mini-vans to someone else. And last year, the Vacation Bible School in the city suburbs became a kids’ club on a First Nations (native North Americans) Reservation. I always encourage mission [...]
Surprised by Teenagers
I’m in Canada right now with a bunch of teenagers. I’m leading a small, short-term mission team from our Texas church to help two churches in Alberta. The team includes four relatively sane adults and eight high school students. These four young men and four young women are loud, hyper, and always-hungry. And they aren’t [...]
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