My favorite moments with kids are those moments when they, seemingly… on their own, ‘get’ truth.
For example, a 5th grader I know made a comment this summer that she was glad she went to VBS on her birthday because usually her birthday is all about her and very self centered and that day she learned/remembered that…
I stood in the ocean on the coast of California and reflected on my life; where I’ve been and where I’m going. It was a rare moment to connect again with God through his creation and the vastness of the open waters and beautiful sky. I don’t know why but I seem to finally be able to put the pieces of life together when I look out over the water…
Kites fly best when you let out the string slowly. Making sure you have lots of space and patience, it may pull and take a few dips, but the more you do it, the more skilled you become. Once in a while they crash, and you have to pick up and begin again. Eventually, though, your kite can really soar as you coax it higher and gradually unwind…