Have you ever observed an ant? Ants are very interesting animals! They are insects and live in large groups called “colonies”. Each ant has an important task: some ants protect the nest, others look after […]
“Mom, mom, guess what …” Nicholas excitedly came running into the house. He had a streak of dirt on his forehead and black crescents under his fingernails. Mom interrupted her work and asked: “What’s wrong? […]
Have you ever wondered if someone truly knows and understands you? Someone who knows what you’re thinking even before you say it? Someone who is always with you and looks out for you? This is […]
Mom picks Laura up from kindergarten at lunchtime today, pushing baby Toby in the stroller. The sun is shining, butterflies are fluttering, bees are buzzing, and birds are singing. Laura is unusually quiet. Mom sees […]
What should I wear today? Should I obey when my mom asks me to do something, or should I pretend I don’t hear her? Do I argue with my brother or let him have my […]
Nicholas is in third grade at school. On this sunny spring morning, he is really looking forward to recess. Nicholas and his friends are just about to go out into the schoolyard when Sven, a […]
Have you ever been ashamed for Jesus’ sake? Perhaps you were afraid to say openly that you were not participating in something because it was sinful. Or you were ashamed to thank God for a […]
Early this morning, Mom told Laura: “If you like, you may have breakfast with Marie in kindergarten today.” Laura was looking forward to it. As she sat at the table in the kindergarten class, Laura […]
What do we do when an adult or older person asks us not to do something? Are we able to stop and do something else without any objections? Or do we think: “They’re just trying […]