Category: children

God amidst the storm

October 14, 2006 | 1 comment

Sent to me by a reader… Ballad of the Tempest By James Fields We were crowded in the cabin, Not a soul would dare to sleep,– It was midnight on the waters, And a storm was on the deep. ‘Tis

What do you see in others?

October 5, 2006 | 2 comments

One of my readers said they had a dentist appointment Monday, and while checking in saw a little boy writing on a piece of paper behind the desk. The receptionist said her 5 year old son was doing his homework.

Magical existence

September 28, 2006 | No comments yet

From Marianne Williamson’s book “Everyday Grace.” I have always had a sense that something is missing in this world – that at the very least there is something important we’re not discussing. I believe that hunger for a “lost dimension”

Raising children

April 22, 2006 | 1 comment

Isn’t it a joy raising children? My wife and I love our son and daughter, 12 and 15, now. They are growing up too fast for me. I enjoy having them around the house, watching them learn in school, see

God doesn’t discriminate

February 27, 2006 | 1 comment

Years ago, a black family moved into a totally white neighborhood. The mother was very concerned about their young boy being socially accepted into the public elementary school. With great apprehension and worrisome fear, she sent the 8 year old