[7:00 a.m. Monday morning.  Weekly Bible study with my six 8th-grade boys.  A dozen Dunkin Donuts already consumed.]

Me: “I want to spend our time this morning reflecting on one short text from the first chapter of James:  ‘Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.‘  Thoughts?

<At least 60 seconds of silence – you know, of the uncomfortable sort>

8th grade boy: “All of us are lacking.”

Thank you, Holy Spirit.