We had just heard something on the radio in the car about living a life of integrity. I turned first to Brett.
Me: Brett, are you living a life of integrity?
B: (unflinching) Yep.
Me: Ryan, are you living a life of integrity?
R: (unflinching) Yep.
Me: Jylle, are you living a life of integrity?
J: (pause pause pause) Yes...?
This is the kid who has always gotten caught when she was doing something wrong. Her reputation is sullied, and she's tried for a long time, with intermittent success, to overcome her bad choices.
Reminds me of the story about the pastor who goes in to speak to the little kids' SS class. He engages them with this question: There's a furry little animal with a fluffy tail who climbs trees and stores nuts. What is it? A small hand is slowly raised as a tiny voice from the group speaks up in a miserable tone, "Pastor, I know the answer is Jesus, but it sure sounds like a squirrel to me."
Me: Brett, are you living a life of integrity?
B: (unflinching) Yep.
Me: Ryan, are you living a life of integrity?
R: (unflinching) Yep.
Me: Jylle, are you living a life of integrity?
J: (pause pause pause) Yes...?
This is the kid who has always gotten caught when she was doing something wrong. Her reputation is sullied, and she's tried for a long time, with intermittent success, to overcome her bad choices.
Reminds me of the story about the pastor who goes in to speak to the little kids' SS class. He engages them with this question: There's a furry little animal with a fluffy tail who climbs trees and stores nuts. What is it? A small hand is slowly raised as a tiny voice from the group speaks up in a miserable tone, "Pastor, I know the answer is Jesus, but it sure sounds like a squirrel to me."
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