He stood on the side of the road in front of his car. The hood was open and his hands were out-stretched holding jumper cables desperate for someone – anyone – to stop and help… I’m speeding north on Normandie Ave. and late already to a CPR class after dropping my kids off at a
A lady had just rung up over $62.00 worth of groceries in the fifteen-items-or-less line at Albertson’s. Of course, I was in a hurry… She said, “I hope you’re not in a hurry and if you are, tough bananas!” My mind swirled. Shock and awe gripped me. Tough bananas? The nerve. What would Jesus do?
The unexpected occurred. It was awesome… Part of my pastoral responsibilities at Hope Chapel include a weekly POD shift. As the Pastor On Duty from 1-5pm on Wednesdays, I field calls, answer Bible questions, pray with people and attend to those who come into the church with various problems. Last week, three people came into
I steeled myself with prayer and loaded a Gospel of John into my back pocket while strapping my cellphone to the belt. As I straightened my back, I resolved to trust God or die. With the wind at my brow, I hunkered over to the Chinese fast food joint next to Hope Chapel. It was
I went back to Chong’s last week and there behind the counter is…Andy, the Manager! Out of courtesy, I open the door for a few people coming into the restaurant. Some stood around looking at the wall menu while others poked at the safety glass that seperated noses from food. Let’s see, I’m right after