Torch, Spring 1982

Praying With A Plan by Reese R. Kauffman A bout a year ago, my wife and I were planning to take some friends with us to the Ohio River for a two- or three-day boat excursion. Because we decided at the last minute to go, I told Linda to quickly get the food ready, and I would take care of some other details . Then, we would both be ready to go in an hour and a half. About 20 minutes later, I passed by the kitchen and found Linda calmly at the table writing. Immediately, my mind told me that she had not already gone to the grocery and returned, so I said to her, "Hey, what's going on?" She replied, "Oh, I can't go until I make out my list." "Your list!" I thought. "We're in a hurry. There's no time for lists." But, as I looked over her shoulder, she