Childlike Faith
August 19, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Worship
Mr. Book was at the public library yesterday. Mr. Book is not a human, but rather a robot of a friendly book. Two-year old Wesley approached Mr. Book tentatively, and was greeted with “Hi, what’s YOUR name?” With daddy’s help, Wesley gave his name, and said that he was two years old. They had a sweet discussion, during which time Wesley stared in utter amazement at the creature before him. He left with excitement for picking up some books to take home and “read.” What Wesley didn’t know was that there was a kind gentleman positioned in another part of the room with a headset. He spoke to each young child as they entered the library. He made their visit a personal, individual, experience. Some walked away skeptical, others were afraid, but most were thrilled.
Kidnapped by GPS
August 14, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Humorous
Her name was Zelda. At least, I imagine her as a Zelda. Her voice sounded like one. She politely told the driver and his passengers what turn to take next, and how long until the next set of direction—even the estimated time of arrival.
Rooftop Revival
July 20, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
Three-year-old niece Rachel asked her daddy if she could go up on the roof with him and walk around. Thinking he could appease her, he told her she would have to wait until she was seven. He figured no child would remember a promise that long, and no more mention was made of it …
Mini-Me
July 8, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Humorous
Katy started the summer in no-man’s land. She was too old to stay in the children’s department of our church, but still feeling too young for the student ministries (ATTIC). No longer could she get by with answering “God” to Sunday School discussion questions. When we asked her to think and dig deep, she would say, “but I’m just a little girl.” We helped her realize she was allowed to have a thought in her head. No pat answers.
I Didn’t Know
June 29, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Humorous
I asked one of my students to be in a skit for an upcoming youth service for our church.
“Oh no. I’d be too scared.” Kara looked down.
“Do you get stage fright?” I sensed her timidity.
