Cleaning Encouragement

I sometimes wonder what it would be like to bring a woman from a 3rd world country into my home. I imagine her excitement when she notices my sink. So many beautiful dishes! Running water! Oh, look at those soap bubbles! I can almost see her giggle as she washes my plates, absolutely thrilled to…

The sun slowly lowered, casting a glow on the trees. The crowd stood shoulder-to-shoulder, crammed together as they hung on every word. There was nothing fancy or attractive about the speaker, but the message He offered was enthralling. And then, there were whispers of sending them home. At a late hour, empty bellies. Their spirits…

My body curled into a ball as my face became drenched with tears. Shame and regret washed over me while I cried. Harsh words had been hurled at a loved one, the unlucky recipient who had unjustly borne the brunt of my overflowing stress. I wished I could take those ugly words away from the…