When the Lord instructs the...
When the Lord instructs the 70 to "eat what is set before you," both humorous and sad stories come to mind. Every December I can count on gaining at least five pounds. Everyone is doing their Christmas baking, and they all want to feed me. With great joy, parishioners bring boxes of candy and cookies into the church office. The Bible study circles, the quilters, and of course, each of the homebound persons that I visit, delight in feeding me their fudge bars and other delicacies. With all too much joy I gobble down the goodies and pay for it with indigestion and a few extra pounds.