CONFESSION

Words of Hope By Pastor Rajkumar Dixit

August 9, 2008

I have a confession: I did something bad.

Last week while I was in the grocery line waiting to buy a loaf of bread, I heckled an old lady.

Just as I was walking to the check out line, this old lady emerged and forced her cart in front me. Okay. That is fine. I thought. She only has 8-10 items.

That was until she pulled out her check book.

PERSONAL RANT: What is up with checks? They should ban them. There is absolutely no reason for any person to use a check any more. Debit, or Credit is just fine. I would even be in support of getting rid of cash. It is silly in today's age. Paper just slows things down. It isn't good for the economy or environment.

Back to the story: As the old lady is writing out her check…

Me: Oh my goodness. What is that thing? Is that what they call a check?

She pauses and looks at me as a smile forms on my face.

Me: I thought those things were only found in museums.

Lady: Yes, this is a check. You won't ever get me to use this swipe machine (she points to the credit card machine).

Me: Well I didn't think they would accept checks at the express line. This is supposed to the be the fast lane. Well I hope they don't get rid of checks for your sake.

We exchange insincere smiles as she hobbles away.
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My mom is 71 years old. She uses a debit card, has a laptop, emails, and has an online video with skype to talk to her friend in England. You can never be too old try new things. Especially when it comes to communicating the gospel.