The Prompt: Try to remember a conversation you had with someone in
church. Write it down. Now make up two characters having the same
conversation, then have them having another conversation outside of
church. What changes? (for instance: Folks always try to be ‘holy’
in church, but outside of church, they don’t.)
"Hi, Ruby, how are you doing?"
"I'm pretty good, Jamie. Thanks for asking. And you?"
"Okay. I'm having a hard time with my chores and stuff though. Mom is being really strict about making sure I wash the dishes and clean my room and stuff. It's hard for me to find time for myself."
Jamie looked surprised. "You know, Ruby, you really should be more respectful about your mom. The fifth commandment says to honor your parents."
The brunette hung her head. "You're right. Please forgive me. It's just so hard to be obedient."
"It's alright," her friend hugged her. "We all struggle."
The next day at the mall....
"Jamie, did you hear about that party Troy is throwing tomorrow night?"
"Yes," she pouted. "I really wanna go. It's just going to be difficult."
"At least you're going! My parents won't let me because there is no adult supervision."
"Well, I didn't exactly get permission."
Ruby stared at her friend in shock.
Jamie quickly continued, "They know Troy is a nice guy. As long as I come back by 10:00, I should be fine. They just can't know I've left."
"But, Jamie, that's like lying and disobeying."
"It's for good reason. And it's not lying exactly."
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