by Larry Broding
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SUMMARY: The passage highlights the intelligence and support of mothers in our lives. They help us when we are sick, guide us through mistakes, assist with homework, and make us feel special. Moms teach us important life lessons from their hearts and experiences.
SUMMARY: Mark faces a tough soccer coach who only cares about winning. Despite his best efforts, Mark can never please the coach. He learns that sometimes our best is not enough, but with God’s help, we can improve.
Closing Question: Have you ever met someone who gave up because they did not believe they were good enough? How can you encourage that person to try again?
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This original parable set in ancient China follows a harassed ferryman through his day. Waves of increasingly important passengers making escalating demands make for a highly stressful day. In the flurry of all of this, an old beggar sits by the riverside, unperturbed by the comings and goings. The ferryman assumes that the old beggar is waiting around for a free ride and regards him as an annoyance, when in fact the old beggar is simply waiting to experience the sunset. The two characters represent the difference between the flurry of activity with no real meaning and being content with the simplicity and wisdom of contemplating and enjoying a sunset.
This book shows the value of personal interaction in helping overcome deep-seated biases. The illustrations are charming and the writing is most informative. I hope you get a chance to check out this fine title. Highly recommended.
SOURCE: Southern Nebraska Register, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln (The image and link to the video embedded above are not part of Terrence Nollen’s review.)
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