One afternoon, while walking home from school, I saw a small black kitten sitting beside our gate. She had no home, no food, and no one to care for her. “Oh, poor little kitten,” I whispered. Gently, I carried the little cat into our house. I gave her warm milk, …
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The Love Around Aaliyah’s Table
Love Around Love around! — “Phones away,” Mama said as she placed warm soup and rice on the dinner table. “Dinner time is for talking and listening.” Aaliyah quickly put down her phone and smiled. Dinner was always special in their home. Mama and Papa told funny stories, shared lessons, …
Seasons of Remembrance, Grief, and Celebration
Seasons of Remembrance, Grief, and Celebration…. The graduation cap hit the ceiling before anyone could stop it. Glitter rained down on the casserole dish. Nobody cared. Somebody’s grandma was weeping — not from sadness, but from the sheer, overwhelming fullness of the moment. Some seasons arrive so loaded with joy …
My Little Shop, God’s Big Love Shares
God’s big love… “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” – Jesus (Luke 3:11) One special day in December, Teacher Nadia opened her closet and said, “Hmm… these clothes don’t fit me anymore.” Then she …
The Biggest Smile in Church
The biggest smile in church… may belong to God. “Let the little children come to me! Never send them away! For the Kingdom of God belongs to men who have hearts as trusting as these little children’s.” — Luke 18:16 TLB A little boy sat next to us in church …