Recently I talked with several pastors, teachers, and parents about how to help young children navigate the impact of the earthquake in Haiti.  I encouraged them to assure children, but to also see it as a call to action – faith and works together.  Then, along came this wonderful opportunity for all of us to [...]

“Something from the Spirit can be seen in each person, to help everyone.”
1Corinthians 12.7 [International Children’s Bible]
 
Have you ever wondered about children’s spiritual gifts?  Can courage and forgiveness be considered spiritual gifts?  What could tiny Ruby Bridges have done that now impacts the lives of many thousands?
 
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African-American [...]

During this holiday season, I had a chance to sit down with the mother of my cousin’s wife.  I always enjoy talking to her since her upbringing was so different than my own parents’.  On this occasion, the topic of knitting came up.  She creates incredible knit work, but I found myself whining about how [...]