AEIOU (sometimes Y): All Everyone’s Interests, or Only Me? Hey, don’t let him cut the line — I’ve been waiting a loonnnggggtime! I would donate some clothes, but everything in my closet looks great on me. Look… “just looking out for number one” — that would be me, ok? When …
Pirate Preacher 
My Supermom
My mommy is my superhero. She’s supermom! She cooks yummy food, sings beautiful songs, and takes care of our family every day. When we were little, Mommy would call out, “1… 2… 3… Get inside!” We would run, giggle, and hurry into the house before she reached three! Mommy loves …
Do Everything You’re Told
Do everything you’re told to do. Not some, all. “Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” — Genesis 6:22 (NIV) SPLAT. SPLATTER. SPLOOOSH. That’s the sound my kitchen made the day I decided a recipe was too simple to actually READ. I mean — mix, pour, bake. Easy-peazy, right? …
The Little Black Kitten
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, …
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, …