Guest Writer: Darby Carefully, I place the fragile round disc into the CD player. The small reflective device contains not just music, but a world of sounds, of emotions, of memories. Track 01. The clashing yet euphonious sounds of “Bohemian Rhapsody” swirl around me. Unlike any ordinary song, it defies its accepted structure. From ballad, […]
Fruit of the Spirit…PATIENCE
October 25, 2013 · by ·
“But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.” Romans 8:25 (NLT) From the life of Ryan, age 9 Whenever Mom and Dad talk about patience, it just means I have to wait for something I want right now! Like when I’m standing in line at the […]
Fruit of the Spirit…JOY
October 14, 2013 · by ·
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3 (NIV) Defined by Claire, age 11 In church they say joy comes from inside my heart because God loves me, and feeling joy doesn’t mean I’m always happy about what’s going on. Mom asked if I could explain the […]
Fruit of the Spirit…FAITHFULNESS
September 3, 2013 · by ·
“Everything is possible for the person who has faith.” Mark 9:23b (GNT) A Story by Timmy, Age 10 I just got back from science camp. The week was a lot of fun, but my favorite activity was called the Leap of Faith. First, the camp counselors helped me put on a harness that had ropes […]
Fruit of the Spirit…KINDNESS
July 1, 2013 · by ·
“When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” Proverbs 31:26 (NLT) A Story by Libby, Mother of Two Last December, just before Christmas, my tests results confirmed what I feared. I have breast cancer. I was very realistic about the journey I was about to take, but surprisingly, I […]
The Story of Joseph, Part 1
February 4, 2013 · by ·
“When his brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than he loved them, they hated their brother so much that they would not speak to him in a friendly manner.” Genesis 37:4 (GNT) Joseph’s Perspective at Age 17 My name is Joseph. I was born 11th out of 12 sons to my father, Jacob. […]
