Emphasis Preaching Journal

Hugh looked around the room. He hated office parties, but his wife Penny was right: as the "boss" Hugh was expected to give a holiday party, and this would help boost morale. He and Penny welcomed each guest at the door. There was Marcia, who had broken up two marriages. And Ted was known for his lavish after-hours parties. Shelly chain-smoked on the terrace. Hugh knew he would be carrying out Gordie, who had already started to party before coming. Penny came to give Hugh a little squeeze on the arm. She knew how uncomfortable he was. Hugh slowly sipped his cola.