Guaranteed Promises
“I know the glue on the other windows didn’t hold, but I ordered this entire unit directly from the factory. I guarantee the hinges will...
Handprints and Fingerprints
“Put your four fingers on the panel and hold still. Let’s try that again. Okay let’s try that again. One more time.” By the fourth try it...
Giving Thanks Even If
“Why are you riding a city bus to school? That’s not right! Teachers shouldn’t be riding the bus!” My seventh grade student, a very...
Taking the Pulse
“It’s going to be okay. You’re going to be all right.” Through the slits in my eyelids I could vaguely see a small crowd of people...
Glimpses of Heaven
“You know, lady, you have to put quarters in those things.” “I know,” I whispered back. “Shhhh!” My three little ones were happily...
Show Your Confidence!
We had been waiting on the runway for almost an hour. Carrie Anne was restless to say the least, and I had about reached my limits of...
Being Valued
“Did you tell her we’re here? We had an appointment for 11:00 a. m. and we’ve been waiting for twenty minutes.” “She’s with someone else...
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...
Keeping the Beat with Jesus!
“There it goes again!” I lay on my back ready for a good night’s sleep, and my heart began to race… not just a few seconds but for almost...
Credibility and Worth
“Why don’t you help that little girl over there?” I looked around the appliance store, wondering what “little girl” the salesman was...