One Sunday a couple gets ready for church. The wife observes her husband is not ready as they are finishing breakfast.

Why are you not dressed for church? She presses the question.

Simple, he says. No way am I going.

Naturally curious, she asks, “Why not?”

I have three excellent reasons, he says. The cathedral is too cold in the morning, to start. Second, I feel unwanted; rumors about me circulate. Third, I’m simply not feeling it.

I have three reasons why you should depart, she says, unconvinced. There, to start with, is warm. People do like you, to start with. You’re the minister, to start with.

A spouse tries to stay out of church in this funny discussion, blaming the weather, rumors, and his attitude. But his wife emphasizes the kindness, encouragement, and his duty to his vocation. It draws attention to the duties of clergy people and the hilarious reality of family relationships.