Pesto and People

With a whisk, I eagerly stirred the sauce. Though I had noted my family’s apprehension concerning pesto, this recipe would be different. After all, they all like macaroni and cheese; they would surely enjoy this flavorful addition to the dish.

The mountain of leftovers, however, confirmed that not all people fancy pesto—even in mac and cheese.

Maybe you tried to steer someone away from an unbiblical book, or you attempted to point out problems with a certain style of singing. You hoped for a warm reception, but instead your words were pushed away like a despised side dish. This can be disappointing. But never let prior rejection stop you from serving up another spoonful of truth.