So I’m not sure how it started, exactly, but the other day a friend of mine and I decided that we were going to have a contest to see who could come up with the holiest email closing.
This would probably be a good time to provide some background information. I do hope you’ll bear with me while I explain.
When I was in high school my parents went to a really awesome weekend retreat, and they came home with all sorts of encouraging notes from people who had also been to the retreat, and many of those notes were closed with the following words:
In Him,
Encouraging Christian’s Name
And I’ll go ahead and admit it: I was a wee big fascinated with the “In Him” sign-off. After practicing with it awhile in notes both real and imagined, I decided that I really liked working the Christian closing into my 16 year-old correspondence. For instance:
I don’t know what in the world he thinks that he’s thinking, but he’s DEFINITELY not thinking the same thing that I’m thinking. By the way, aren’t my new Reebok high tops the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? I think they are SO MAJOR.”
In Him,
Soph
Or actually it would have said “Sofa” instead of “Soph” because all my high school friends called me “Sofa,” but let’s just pretend you have no knowledge of that bit-o-information, okay?
Right after David and I got married I started teaching at a Christian school, and I noticed almost immediately that “In Him” was no longer in vogue. Oh, I mean, it was FINE, and it would certainly do in a pinch, but the closings were a bit more elaborate. All I could figure was that during the first half of my 20s, when I wasn’t paying a whole lot of attention to Things Christian, the body of Christ got together and decided to up the holy ante in their email and letter closings. So instead of just being “In Him,” people were “In His grip.” They made it clear that their existence was “By His grace,” that their words were “In His service.”
And sometimes, if the subject matter was really intense, the closing jumped up a notch to “Because of Him,” but you pretty much had to have finished seminary in order to use that one. I’m sure there were some exceptions, of course.
Anyway, it took me awhile, but eventually I managed to catch up. And by 1999, after two years of intensive study in order to reacquaint myself with the Christian closing, I was completely up-to-speed on the lingo. In fact, I may have even thrown down the “Because of His grace” gauntlet in a heartfelt letter. And while odds are that nobody on earth noticed my gauntlet throwing, I’m pretty sure that when Jesus saw me type out “Because of His grace,” he released some doves up in the heavenlies. Or maybe it was just some pigeons. But still. There’s not a doubt in my mind that He was deeply, profoundly moved.
Over the last few years I’ve done a bit of scientific research (and I think we all know that when I say “scientific research,” what I mean is “I HAVE SKIMMED AND EVEN READ SEVERAL EMAILS”), and I’ve noticed an increased use of the participle in people’s closings. I’m fairly certain this increase can be attributed at least in part to the fact that we’re doers of the Word, people. Not just hearers. Oh no. We’re doers. Please consider the following:
Following Him,
John Smith
Or:
Running with perseverance,
Mary Jones
Or even better:
Seeking His face,
Jim Jackson
The presence of the participle-driven closing (not to be be confused with the purpose-driven life) creates action (again: doers – not just hearers – doers). And let me tell you something else: you need to be on your spiritual toes when you run across a closing that starts with a participle. I mean, you’d better know that if someone closes his or her email with “Standing firm,” they’re fully anticipating that you can make the leap to the entire book of 1 Peter. Might want to keep your concordance handy, my friends.
For the last several years I haven’t actively practiced the Christian closing, mainly because I email so much that it just isn’t practical to type out an elaborate closing in every single email. And yes, I know that I could set up a signature in my email preferences, but for some reason I feel like if I do that then the next thing you know I’ll be giving myself some made-up title. And then the next thing you know I’ll be writing down “goals” and trying to “achieve some things.”
So basically what I guess I’m saying is that while I know what is widely regarded as professional, grown-up behavior, I have made a conscious choice to do the exact opposite.
Anyway, one day a couple of weeks ago my friend J and I had a PERFECTLY REVERENT discussion about some of our favorite church-related moments, and somehow the subject of email closings came up. It didn’t take long for us to decide that we needed to have a contest to see who could come up with the best, most active (DOERS. NOT HEARERS.) closing. Also, we wanted to determine once and for all which one of us is holier.
And the prize? A $25 gift card to the LifeWay store. OF COURSE.
Here is my first effort. It’s a bit rough, but I trust you’ll see the heart behind it:
Seeking Him wholeheartedly,
S.
I thought it was good, but J came back with all pistons firing:
This morning around 3:37 I was in my first hour of my quiet time in the cool refreshing morning air and I tried a new prayer position without stretching and pulled a muscle in my back.
Will you pray for me?
Praying without ceasing as to not quench His Spirit,
J.
Not only was I moved by J’s signature – I was inspired. Which is why I replied with the following:
Not quenching,
S.
Y’all have to admit that “not quenching” is gold.
But then J came back strong:
Thirsting for more,
J.
Honestly, y’all, I wondered if I was in over my head. So I thought about it, prayed about it and ultimately realized that the problem was that I’d been focusing on participles instead of focusing on – you guessed it – Him. Just raise your hand if you’ve been there, sister.
I think you’ll see the shift in my closing philosophy if you look at my final entry:
He’s changing me,
S.
Needless to say, I was humbled and honored to put the focus back where it belongs.
As for who won the contest – well, I’ll let the internet be the judge. But just know that if you need me, I’ll be ramping up for hour number four in my prayer closet, where I’ll be writing inspirational music that came to me in a vision when I was involved in an intensive seven-year study of the Psalms.
Counting it all joy,
Soph
Great post!!! I always liked how the Message worded the verse from the Sermon on the Mount–Mt. 6:28 “Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They never primp or shop, (NIV says labor or spin) but have you ever seen color and design quite like it?” So I am thinking my new holy closing could be as follows.
Recovering primper and shopper seeking first,
Dana
Sophie,
i laughed out loud when i read this.
striving daily to surrender,
Niki
I know this will make me seem like a twelve-year-old, but “Kicking Satan in the wiener” actually made me laugh out loud. :)
Cute, cute post.
SO. STINKING. FUNNY!
I love this. Actually – i love the way Pastor Ryan sho guest blogs for PW Cooks signs his…
Love wins.
But since I am a good Catholic girl,
We would start out letters with
JMJ – for Jesus Mary and Joseph or
AMDG – Ad Majori Dei Gloriam – for the greater Glory of God
Or “that in all things God May be glorified”
Blessings ! – sister lynn
Hey Boo Mama:
I thoroughly enjoyed this post and all the comments. Did a lot of ROFLIHN!
Here’s mine:
“…oh for grace to trust Him more”
Robin
or
“Praising God from Whom all blessings flow”
Robin
or
Saved and she knows it, Amen,
Robin
BooMama,
I just have to say that:
This is the funniest blog post I have ever read.
The end.
Sarah
Where can I send my bill for my heart attack caused by extreme laughter?
This is the funniest post and list of comments ever on planet earth.
Your people are FUNNY! And so are you,
From the Eastern foothills of Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, Zanoah,
Kelly
Hilarious!!
My favorites were the pulled back muscle, oh that was so priceless. I have to share that and the goals and achieving things stuff. Girl, you need to be on the comedy circuit.
standing firm in the rock of my salvation,
Jennifer
Girlfrand! Love, love, love it!
Now tell us how you feel about those E-mails that tell us that we don’t really love Jesus or that we’re ashamed of him if we don’t forward them! Arghhhh! (They make ME want to scream and kick some . . . tail!)
I usually sign my notes, “Grins!”, but I have the following on all of my public school correspondence: “If you pray for rain, be prepared to deal with some mud.”
GRINS! (And sometimes GUFFAWS!)
Pamm
Oh, I LOVE laughing through tears. This was GOOD – I may have to post a link to this post on my Facebook!
I didn’t get to it yesterday, and I think I’m glad…cause now I get to see all the comments.
You’ve got some funny readers.
I’m not real clever with closings, so I’m stealing the one our pastor uses.
You Are LOVED!
Amy
I LOVED THIS POST! sorry for shouting but it is too funny…and true.
His Suffering Servant
Connie
Until the shout,
Mindy
And YOU made our day with that post (except I’m late)!
Tardy in Him,
Kristen
I’ve loved just skimming down each of your comments and reading their closings. They’re delightful.
But when all else fails, I just like to go with:
Too legit to quit,
Shena
This is, hands down, my favorite BooMama post. And you’ve had some funny ones!
Clapping with the trees of the field,
Amy
Crying out loud! YOU and your readers’ comments are beyond hysterical! Thank sweet Heaven I came back over to read today. Thanks to you for the laugh I needed so badly today. I do think God has a great sense of humor. He made all of these lovely people in this bloggy world. :)
Swingin’ low for that sweet chariot –
Nicole
Our pastor closes his letters and emails by using
“With Passion for Him”
I’d totally steal if I didn’t think he’d passionately bust me out in the middle of a sermon.
Thanks for crackin’ me up today.
In His passionately, nail-scared, ever forgiving, lovingly sacrificial hands,
Jessica
A bit much? Stink. I thought so.
Add my thanks to all the others – this was a great blog!
I often just sign off with …
Peace,
Susan
My youth minister always used “Because He lives, Greg.” Always with a capital H in He, of course. I find some of the best holy-closures come from hymns.
As a preteen, like you I adopted the standard “In Him.” But after realizing that “In Him, Kaylynn” was pretty rhyme-y, I took my ultimate inspiration from the familar cadence of the classic prayer closing:
In Jesus’ name,
Kaylynn
My favorite in junior high was…
Kickin’ it for J.C.,
Emily
(I even wrote a song based on the line…and performed the song at camp. I was in my song-writing phase…everyone thought it was something by J. Velasquez who was popular at the time so I guess it wasn’t as embarrassing as it could have been.)
This reminds me of when I was in elementary school (parochial) and if anyone asked us if we “loved” so-and-so, we’d immediately retort “NO!” and quickly make this disclaimer: “Well, I love him in the JESUS way, but not in the kissy-kissy way!”
And so, without further ado,
Love in the Jesus way but not the kissy-kissy way,
Jenni
BWAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!
Think I actually laughed so hard I spit on myself… let’s not tell…
Thanks for making me smile AND laugh! I’m stickin to “Cheers”!
I’m currently thinking of changing my sig to read, “Because it’s all about me,” but, though true, it’s not very professional…
Just thought of one for me:
Hungry for Him and cheese,
Jenn
I think this post is soooo funny. I have three for you.
1) My pastor always says:
For His Name and His renown,
K
2)It’s all because of him,
K
(Of course that could be taken in a good or bad way. haha!)
3) With joy unspeakable that won’t go away, just enough strength to live for today, never having to worry what tomorrow will bring ‘Cause my faith is on the solid rock; I am counting on God,
K
Yes, I stole that from song lyrics. Can you imagine what you’d think if someone really closed their letters/emails with that?!
This is one we received in the mail yesterday:
Blessings in the Lamb,
Name of the encouraging person
Found this link on Facebook. I think you might have more than 10s of readers now.
Still, since it’s 100 degrees outside in September, I have a special closing just for today.
Feeling like I’m roasting in the fires of hell but actually being purified in His crucible,
Meg
Oh my, I know I’m late to the party, but this was SO hilarious. I can’t wait to read this with my pastor husband.
The comments are the BEST part of this. You all are hilar!
I’m a bigger sinner than you,
Kit
Someone might have already put this (pardon me for not reading all 229 comments) but this reminded me of something that would be on Stuff Christians Like. Way too funny.
So funny! Did your parents go to Cursillo? My parents went to that too. It was not their speed but I know a lot of people who LOVE it.
After 37.5 weeks of throwing up every night and loving the little creature who caused me those evening visits (truly, all but about 9 nights of my pregnancy), I am holding my perfect daughter in my arms and kissing her sweet, round face.
Going to His throne nightly,
Emily and Baby Elisabeth Sarah
okay – the whole lot of you are hysterical! have a blessed day hidden in Christ.
weeping at the feet of Jesus,
Jen
Praying for the Peace that passes all understanding and for the Peace of Jerusalem,
April in Alabama
Okay, I didn’t think it was possible, but I have one more that has not yet appeared, but which many of you will recognize…
Soph, thank you so much for hitting the place on all of us that is like just below the knee that makes us all kick when the doc hits it with his rubber hammer. You have a gift…
In the strong name of Jesus,
Cheryl
P.S. thank you Chris W. for FBing this blog.
Dearest inspired sister Sofa,
You are too funny for words.
Marching to Zion, On the God-Blessed Broken Road, as He walks with Me, Talks with Me, and (Softly and Tenderly) Calls Me by Name,
SD
All of my emails end with the following:
Pray for me. I need the prayer and you need the practice.
ha ha ha ha ha.
i’ve been to one of those totally awesome spiritual weekends and come home with bags of those notes. Then I’ve helped lead them and had to WRITE those notes. This tutorial would have been very helpful.
I used to sign me emails
Regards,
Chris
The “g” is a bit too close to the “t” unfortunately. So instead of “regards” it read…well you get it.
Yep.
Unrelated, I know but pretty funny.
Boo, you cracked me up on this one…I just want to know…are you the ghost writer for the Junie B. Jones series??? ‘Cause you two girls are cut out of the same cloth. You are just a grown up version, Sofa.
My husband the youth minister signs of “Here for YOUth”.
As for me…In His Love…that way I can love on everybody without raising stalking or harrassment suspicions.
By the way…Your reeboks…Yea…they are SO MAJOR!!!
I love you. That is all.
Thanks for the giggle…*: ) Avid “stater” of His Word!
Godliness with Contentment is GREAT GAIN!
N
so funny….we Christians……..so I’ll close with…..
I’m just sayin,
Denise xo
I can’t stop laughing…”We” think we are so great when we use big words for the big finish. I needed to laugh this morning!
Joy is the flag flown high from the castle of my heart,
Laura
From a fellow State fan and easily goobed-out Christian, this MADE MY MORNING! Please keep them coming.
clinging to the crucified,
Libbie
Hilarious!!
It is Finished
Kathi ;-)
Hilarious!!
It is finished,
Kathi
Soph…Sofa…Sophia…forget endings, apparently beginnings are my issue…
I loved your blog! Thanks for sharing and bringing the joy!!
With a Stature of a Palm tree and Breasts like Pomegranants,
Lisa
This is great, I work in a missions office and with service being my passion.
I am
Serving the servants,
karen
My sister, who is a missionary, uses “At Yeshua’s feet” as her closing for all of her missionary-type info letters. It packs a punch because not only is it SO HUMBLE, but also it uses the greek/hebrew/other ancient language (i’m not a scholar) form of Jesus, which makes you extra holy.
I’m a bit late to the party, as I just returned from a two day fasting prayer walk….but I have just two words…
Blogging. gold.
(And a dip extravaganza on top of it?! Be still, my heart!)
Thanks for making my morning….though I think it should have come w/ a disclaimer -“Don’t start reading this post when it’s almost time to load the kids in the car for school.” I don’t think that “My mom was reading a funny blog” is listed as an acceptable excuse on the tardy slip!
With holy hand lifted high while the other hand is tweeting,
Sarah
Thanks for this holy moment. My kids are laughing even though they don’t know why bc I am. Love this–ROFLIHN—
Because of Him I Can Face Tomorrow, It’s Today I’m Still Working On,
Kimberly
Deliver me,
Sister
:)
You have brightened my afternoon which giggles and smiles.
I confess to signing off with “holy” closings, and now I have a few new ones to use, thanks to you!
breaking the alabaster jar,
HisFireFly
You are truly a genius.
Just thought you should know.
But really, you aren’t the genius…He is, so I think you should close with “genius because of Him.”
Only but for Him,
Sarah Mae
{snort!}
TOO TOO FUNNY.
My mom signed “In Him” for years. Then she did something else, I can’t remember.. might have been “By His Grace.”
At some point not too long ago but not too recently, I tried my own hand at my o so spiritual email closing but I drew a big fat blank. So for a long time I just settled for “In Christ, Amber.” Then I think a little while later I switched to simply, “In His Love” or “Love in Christ, Amber” I have issued with telling others “I love you” unless they’re my mom, husband or kids – so that really good sister in Christ that just emailed “Love you ~ Soinso” ?? I couldn’t bring myself to sign “Love you” back so “Love in Christ” was so much safer.
I know. I have issues. These days I just slap an “Amber” at the bottom and roll with it. =P
Funniest post and comments I’ve ever read! Forwarded it to my entire family.
Sanctified, Justified, soon-to-be Glorified,
M
Too Funny!
In His loving Grace,
Rebecca
I see that I’m not the only one who was late for work this morning because of this blog and the comments.
Thanks for hitting a nerve that needed tickling.
New fan of this blog,
Henry
Oh my Gosh! this is a great post! My first visit & I will be back. Thanks for the faith filled humor, I THINK I can clean the spewed coffee out of my keyboard!
This is so stinkin’ hilarious, including all the clever comments!!
Washed in the blood of the Lamb,
Brenda
I needed this laugh…it’s 3am and I’m at work.
As a ‘Christian’ nurse, I’m surrounded by many of the ‘unreached’ or ‘non believers’ and interceed for my coworkers. Following a indepth study of 1 Peter, I feel compelled by Christ to say…
Reaching the sick-
Soph
Great post. These signatures make my “Have a Great Day!” closing seem a little fallen short of the glory. Thanks for the laughs everyone!
You make me laugh,
Constantly seeking Him,
Ozoz
“Jesus Loves You and I’m Trying,
Me!”
omL i made it this far and then had to quit reading…nearly spewed soda on the laptop and can no longer read for the tears from laughing so hard!!
before i got to that spot tho I was thinking mine would be
Be still, and Know,
s.
Mine’s not terribly holy, but it does carry the virtue of being true, especially this summer;
Better Late Than Never,
Groovy
I read this with no one else around, and I still snorted a little bit in laughter! :-) So true, so true. Thanks for the giggles and snorts!
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection,
Holly
Great fun to read!
I find a similar “pressure” on Facebook to write some great little description of me, my life, my passions, and all with a wonderful spiritual twist to it. So far I’ve left that little box blank on my wall….just don’t want to sound “fake” or “super spiritual” so I’d rather say nothing!
Oh, this post made me laugh out loud. Priceless! One of your best posts ever!
I applaud you in your search for just the right closing. I think you are on the right track with those inspired choices.
I have been known to use “In His Strength” from time to time. Mostly I just go with with “Love, Dawn”. No doves will be released on that one, huh?
My husband has received emails from time to time from a man who signs: Wretch Worm, Bob (not his real name)
Maybe you can use that one in future correspondence.
Signed,
Dawn, one who has fallen short of the glory of God
This is hysterical! Thanks for the laugh. My hubby was a pastor for years and we used to laugh at all the creative email closings the staff came up with. It was like they were trying to one-up each other with holiness. I am the same way, I just avoid it altogether. It seems too weird to always be closing my menial emails (usually about playdates, etc) with a spiritual slogan.
Victorious over the grave,
In His grip,
Blessed to be broken,
Kristen
BooMama, I read your blog every day esp. since meeting you at Beth Moore’s event here in Pittsburgh. And this is the best by far. I’m sitting here with my 4 year old grandson who keeps saying “My Lalu, why are you laughing?” I have actually used “Sin boldly, that grace may abound more.” But my two favorites are:
In the battle together,
Laureen
and
Kickin’ at the darkness till it bleeds daylight,
Laureen
(thanks to Bruce Cockburn, credit is where credit is due)
A fried sent this to me because she thought I’d like it, which I’m guessing means she thinks I enjoy making fun of Christians? I loved it, of course. Since my spiritual life has been a little dry lately, I’m going to go with a closing inspired my 4-year-old’s new favorite phrase.
Peace out Sucka,
Susie
Oh my goodness… Just what I needed after another night with the youth group! (I get points just for that, don’t I???) I haven’t read so many comments in ages – but this was so worth it! I loved Shannon’s Prov 31 ending the most I think. I have to confess to signing “Grace and Peace” often, but in quick emails (and on nights when my brain has gone to sleep before I’ve left the laptop), it’s just:
:),
Melissa
Your entry made me laugh, and I shared it with my husband. Thanks for the insight and your sense of humor!
Sanctified at Jesus’ substitutionary atonement,
Vanessa
Oh, my goodness! This was absolutely hilarious! Thanks for proving that Christians can have good, clean, laughable fun.
Laughing so hard I’m crying and not even thinking spiritually,
Patty
This was perty funny!
Redeeming the Time,
Brooke
I think you guys might be reaching a bit too far with this one.
Just my opinion.
Thanks.
– Living in the Light of Christ Jesus and doing my best to be salt and light in a world full of darkness and evil, but not trying to be too pietistic about the whole sanctification process which our Lord Jesus has decided to complete for us of His own volition,
Steve Martin
This is a fun post!
S.W.A.H.K. (Sealed with a holy kiss), Natalie H.
I didn’t used to sign off with those sorts of things until I started teaching at a Christian high school. Then it was painfully obvious that I was the ONLY ONE not doing it, so I shyly picked up the use of “Blessings” to end my emails. Now I have a wide array, including, but not limited to:
Blessings,
Many blessings,
Many blessings and big hugs,
In Him, and
In Christ
One of the other teachers here uses “For the King,” which always intimidated me a bit, like she’s doing good works with which I can never possibly compete. I’m working “In Him,” but she’s working “For the King.” There’s just no beating that.
Not too shabby Ms. BlogHer-of-the-Week!
http://www.blogher.com/blogher-week-boomama?from=nethed
Thanks for sharing your wit, wisdom and most importantly, your faith! I’m continually blessed by your blog.
Bless you,
Carly
Hysterical! And I’m Mormon, and even though we don’t usually say things like that, even though we’re totally Christian, still hysterical!
Loverly, I have a minister friend who uses “Peas”.
So sin sick and saved by amazing grace in Him who has all the glory forever and ever to all people in all times amen,
Heather
P.S. I absolutely love this post.
after years of working in christian schools and christian orgs this was fabulous. two of my favorites: a guy in college once signed off a note to me with “agape” as the closing, and at one job i used to get “serving him by serving others” from one frequent emailer. thanks for the laughs!
Oh my, I can’t even read all the comments or I truly will be ROFLIHN. (How’re we doing with that on the Twitter feed?)
I personally would go with this:
His Eye Is on the Sparrows Like Me,
Jan
But this morning I am:
Praising God that He created such funny people,
Jan
I actually went to seminary…and SOME people closed with…
Abiding,
John Awesome
It is all very reverent and important and (of course) holy.
Basking in my own close to God-ness,
JennJenn
住在房顶的角上,
Tonggu Momma
which translates as “living on the corner of the roof” … oh, wait a minute… that’s not ME, that’s my HUSBAND.
(And do I get bonus points because I wrote it in Mandarin? Because I totally think I should get bonus points. And no, I am NOT quarrelsome.)
I once received a letter from my far away Grandma who was a Christian Science practitioner, signed ever so colourfully with,
May you sup with Jesus on the roast birds of paradise,
Granny
She was serious. I later became a vegetarian. I’m a visual person, and the images were kinda troubling, although I know she meant it with all goodness and love. I felt a little sorry for Jesus and his kingdomly KFC.
this post is amazing:)
when i was a youth pastor, i used to sign “seeking the Kingdom.” then i changed it to “shalom.” now, i mostly just sign “peace”–more hippie than christian.
my supervisor used to use this one–a bruce cockburn lyric: “kickin’ the darkness ’til it bleeds daylight.”
raising my Ebenezer,
suzannah
Always Striving for My Lord,
Melissa @ http://www.fordsbigbluehouse.blogspot.com
Loving you because he first loved us,
Mis
Okay, my mind is swimming with so many closings!
Thankful to be His kid!
Jen
Hilarious! “Trying to resist the Whore of Babylon” was the absolute best! There are 3 that get me – 1. A smart guy in church always does the Sola Gloria Deo one – really, what does that mean and who speaks Latin? and if it’s so great then why not say in it American so we ALL know what he’s talking about?!? 2. Blessings – what do you write when you respond to that one? Blessings back, no . . . something more, what if you don’t go spiritual with the closing, then what? Kind of like the waitress that calls everyone “honey” or “sugar” 3. This is a real one from a missionary friend of mine – “your servant HIS bondslaves.” I’d like you to come over and wash my car please!!
just one of the circumcised,
Ted
Hi Boo,
Thanks for a great laugh! I was away last week and a friend asked if I had seen your post on closure!!! My friend and I have had this competition too!! I roll my eyes at some of the ridiculous/pious email closings I have received!!! Gag!
One of the one’s that I find overdone is
“Blessings”
and one of my least favourites:
“Be God’s”
You didn’t delve into the option of actually preaching at people with your closing!!!! hahaahaah!!!!
Thanks for the laugh!
I can hardly breathe. This blog could be a problem for me.
Thanks for poking good natured fun at our efforts for positive Christian closure!
Looking forward,
Cathy
too funny!
Kickin’ it with Christ,
Jean
Dear S, That was inspired!
Very Adrian Plass-ish :D
My brothers thank you, my future children thank you, my mother thanks you and I thank you!
Resting in the Shadow of His Wing,
Grace
Okay, so I have no idea who you are, but found a link to this on Facebook, and it made me laugh so hard I cried. I realize no one in their right mind will read down this far, but here’s my go at it – (realizing all the really good ones are gone already, I’ll have to just tell the truth)
Laughing so hard I cry at this post while my pie crusts and frozen broccoli melt at the doorway because I was too lazy to put them in the freezer before I checked Facebook,
Mary
Never read so many comments in my LIFE!
Knowing it was for me He died,
Diane