Jeff Hampton – Page 80 – Jeff Hampton, Writer

November 17, 2021

Reading Lips

For Wilshire Baptist Church

Sitting with the Wilshire Winds at the front of the sanctuary on Sunday morning, I had the unique experience of having the children’s choir standing right behind me while I faced their director, Candy McComb, leading them from the first pew. From that position, I heard young voices and watched Candy’s face as she mouthed each word they were singing:

“Almighty Creator and Lord of all, I come to You today.For all of the blessings You’ve given to me, I sing this song of praise.”

It brought back memories of my own days in the children’s choir, watching the director’s face for the words on her lips to reinforce my nervous, shaky memory as we sang each line.

November 12, 2021November 19, 2021

Turning in the Keys

For Wilshire Baptist Church

It was Dad’s decision to sell his car. He just declared one day that he didn’t need it anymore, which meant he didn’t want to drive anymore. It’s a relief on one level, but it’s a sentimental end of an era on another.

Dad was always a road warrior. If there was someplace someone needed to go, he was ready to go and he’d be the one to do the driving and get them there whether it was a trip around the block or a cross-country trek.

November 2, 2021

Make the Change Already

For Wilshire Baptist Church

One day last week I spent some time on and off throughout the day unsubscribing from emails that I’ve never wanted and never asked for. It’s tedious work, but it needed to be done. I don’t want a business loan or a cash offer on my home. I’m fine without CBD gummies or a new miracle pillowcase. I don’t want to support a candidate in Virginia, and I don’t need to know the ancient Aztec secret to defying old age. And no, I didn’t inquire about a delivery driver job. The list is endless, and in the past I’ve just deleted the emails and moved on, but they’ve multiplied and deleting them even takes time now, so it seemed like a good time to stop the madness.