Some of you have been so eager for the Christmas season to begin that you have already had your tree up for a few weeks. Some of you may even have presents under your tree already. The gifts waiting under your tree may be the reason you are so eager for Christmas. It is so…

“I saw you give your sister a slice of pie. I saw you give your brother a glass of eggnog.” Then the family joined together in their tradition to set up their Christmas tree after the Thanksgiving meal. What I just described is a very different scenario than, “I saw you take your sister’s jacket.…

“Here, eat this!” This phrase can go a number of different directions depending on who says it. If it is grandma, it might be a traditional family favorite. If it is grandpa, it is probably a sweet treat that you are not supposed to eat until after dinner. If it is mom and dad, it…

“Knock, knock, we’re here. Happy Thanksgiving!” Joyfully exclaimed the family members who just arrived from out of state at the house of the one hosting this year’s Thanksgiving. “Oh hey, here ya go. (plops down a frozen pizza) Find a clean plastic cup and help yourself to the tap water.” The host replied. “What?” Said…

The teacher passed out a new coloring sheet to all the students and all were told to color inside the lines. When the teacher moved to another side of the classroom some were tempted to stray outside the lines, especially when Halloween candy appeared on the table. A couple of pieces of candy did not…

Charles Martinet is a name most would not recognize, but the name Mario is recognized by generations. Mr. Martinet is the voice of Mario. Not knowing the name of the voice behind Mario does not make you a fair-weather fan toward his character, but not playing any of his games arguably does. A love for…

We have had lots of rain over the last few days. When it rains you wonder if you will get to play outside, go to recess, practice or play your game. Rain changes the way you do things, or even stops events you planned on doing. The rain can quickly change our mood and the…

Name the person on the face of the penny, nickel, dime and quarter. Our government established a system of currency and continues to maintain the mint, interest rates, etc. Governments serve the good of the people by establishing many systems and organizations. Governments establish lots of things for people, but God established government. God established…

A thermometer measures temperature. It can be used to tell if someone has a fever, or it can tell you whether the brisket is ready. A thermometer is helpful when you take someone to the doctor after seeing that they have a fever, or when you pull food off the heat source when it has…

Thank you, mom and dad, for your love, support, patience, food, shelter, teaching me about Jesus, etc. Thank you, teacher, for giving me the skills to read and find a job. Thank you, coach, for your encouragement and athletic skills. We thank those in our lives who set aside their needs to serve our needs.…