God listens

God listens

Every day we get to make hundreds of decisions thanks to our vast personal sovereignty. We  prioritize one thing over another, saying No to some things by saying Yes to others. We prefer certain activities while opting out of others. One outstanding example comes to...
My All-in-All

My All-in-All

We might call them Johnny-on-the-spot or say that they always give 150% to a task. We might say they can be always be counted on, always the first to show up and the last to leave, if they say they’ll do something, you can be sure it will get done and done well. If...
More and Less

More and Less

It was an overflow dining room with high ceilings, concrete floors, large windows and the brightest of acoustics. Designed for senior citizens, many of them in wheelchairs, the space suited perfectly. But our school had obtained permission to use it as a lunchroom for...
Metaphor Mysteries

Metaphor Mysteries

City dwellers seeking a temporary escape from their normal day to day have caused a sharp rise in farm vacations, or the fancy term, agritourism. A major discovery for those who choose this style of time away from their concrete jungle is how much farmers love what...
A lesson from a 4-year-old

A lesson from a 4-year-old

4-year-old Katia came rushing, breathless, into her grandmother’s kitchen pleading urgently for a glass of milk. A tall glass was quickly brought out of the cupboard and the emergency beverage was offered. The little girl eagerly latched onto the glass and began to...