Tag: confession
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A Frog in the Well
Many who live out in the countryside near our little farming town have their own water wells. One such long-time community member, who was a child in the 1950s, shared how the water would occasionally turn foul–with a bad taste and smell. At that point, mom or dad would say to their youngest child, “Sonny,…
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Colors
Picture over 1300 children, along with their parents and teachers, running through clouds of brightly colored powder. This past Friday was my school’s annual color run! At the end, most of our students, grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, were covered from head to toe with neon shades of blue, pink, green, red, yellow, and orange. I,…
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Napkins Needed
One loaded hot dog just the way I like it. Check. Now, for some napkins, because I’m gonna need a few! Scanning the convenience store counter top, I don’t find any. But there’s a sign, pointing me in the right direction–literally. It’s a good thing God offers spiritual napkins, because we often need a few.…
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When Life Stands Still
Traffic sometimes backs up before the exit to the main gate at the U.S. Army post where I work. Such was the case, last Thursday, when enhanced security procedures created a major slow down. I’m sitting there, a dozen or so cars before the top of the off ramp, twiddling my thumbs and thinking about…
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Leaves By the Door
The custodians at the elementary school where I teach are currently battling leaves. The fallen foliage is on the outside, but it keeps coming in the building—thanks to the ever present Oklahoma wind. At the end of the day, the hallway near pre-kindergarten parent pick up looks like this. Our little leaf litter problem even…
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Not So Good to the Last Drop
When life springs a leak.
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