THE KING’S HIGHWAY Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his subjects as...
Helping Others
No More With Me
NO MORE WITH ME “I’m sorry. Please forgive me! I don’t mean to hold you up,” he said as he struggled to get off the escalator. I’ll admit to it. There have been times when walking or driving behind an older person I’ve gotten impatient and upset. I’ve huffed...
Two Horses in a Field
TWO HORSES IN A FIELD Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if one stops the car, or is walking by, one will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes...
The Hand
THE HAND Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment — to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional...
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN’T LOOKING When you thought I wasn’t looking, by a Child A message every parent should read, because your children are watching and doing as you do, not as you say. “When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on...