Redirection Produces Greater Fruit Than A Harsh Rebuke

Helping them to develop a better approach to have their need recognized while respecting the needs of everyone else in the group takes a lot of positive reinforcement and intentional redirection, but it's worth the effort.

Many years ago, I supervised a pre-school in a refugee camp where many kids had behavioural issues due to trauma. I knew that punishing a child for inappropriate behaviour wasn’t as helpful as guiding them to find a resolution. By helping them navigate through conflict, I was contributing to their self-awareness and problem-solving skills. After […]

It’s Easter and He is Risen!

Easter He is Risen Empty Tomb Victorious King

An Ancient Easter Poem of Jubilee If any be a devout lover of God, let him partake with gladness from this fair and radiant feast. If any be a faithful servant, let him enter rejoicing into the joy of his Lord. If any has wearied himself with fasting, let him now enjoy his reward. If […]