... apologize to him. PAM: I know it is nice to have nice things, but I promise to think of others too ... (The others make affirmative sounds.) SUSIE: I'm going to keep my date with Lee, if he'll still go with me. MRS. ROGERS: Thank you so much (She is beaming), for a ... the Bells on Christmas Day) NARRATOR: It is now 10 the next morning. Bright sunlight floods the loft as Lee sleeps at his desk. Outside people are moving about in the bright snow much as they always have on Christmas Eve. Lee's parents enter ... ...
... evening meal ready. Lydia, you go with your father and Adam. Susanna: But, Momma! I am so tired and so hungry. Lela: We all are, Susie. If we hurry and work hard time will pass and we won't notice so much. (Pulling her sister aside she whispers to her.) Besides ... stretches as he prepares to lie down to sleep.) Adam: Yeah, he's right. We need to go to sleep. But that star is so bright. I'm not sure I can. (Turns to look out the window one more time.) Look! What is that? More people coming to Bethlehem? Surely ...
... -old Jason said, “Grandma, Susie has something in her pocket.” He then proceeded to reach into Susie’s pocket and pulled out a new red barrette. Though she was tired, this grandmother knew it was important for Susie to put the item back ... I am well pleased.” Our introduction to the coming of Christ in Mark’s Gospel isn’t angels singing in the heavens or a bright star moving toward Bethlehem. Instead, it is John the Baptist out in the wilderness. John has an announcement to make. Pastor Dr. Tom Long ...
... once more. Sometimes, God, in the midst of confused and tangled thinking, our persistence for truth brings us an idea as bright and pure as simple wisdom. Immediately we know which path to choose. What a glorious moment! Sometimes, our Savior, we think ... us breathless and unsettled, how is this day any different? Let's see, right after church there's lunch, then off to the mall. Susie's recital is at 4:30 and, oh yes, we almost forgot, we have guests coming over this evening. And if you press us, God, ...
... last Easter about the resurrection story. One of the questions she asked was this: "Why did Jesus arise from the dead?" One bright little boy replied, "Because it wouldn't have been much of a story if he hadn't." That little boy is ... , 'Daddy Rogers' and Daddy will say 'Here! '. Then the angel will call out, 'Mommy Rogers,' and Mommy will say, 'Here! " and then the same for Susie and Mavis. And then the angel will call my name, “Jimmy Rogers,” and because I'm little and don't want to be missed, I will ...
