Leda could have done a hundred other things that day. As a substitute teacher, she could have said yes to the early morning call and spent the day earning money while doing something she enjoys. Or she could have chosen to stay home and work in the garden, wash windows, and get a number of other chores done. Or she could have relaxed and read a good book.

But Leda Graybill chose to spend the day with my wife and me. We were in Central Pennsylvania for a conference, and we had time during the day to explore the mountain area. Leda volunteered to accompany us so we could get to the right places and see the best sights. We deeply appreciated her companionship and help.

I think it was an act of true Christian kindness for Leda to give us a day of her life. It's exactly the kind of thing brothers and sisters in Christ should be doing for one another when the opportunity arises. But so often we're blocked by a schedule that's too tight, financial obligations that leave us no room for anything but making money, or a preoccupation to satisfy our own desires.

We're to "be rich in good works, ready to give" (1 Tim. 6:18). And that includes the giving of our time!  — David C. Egner