The Special Fathers Of Their Day! This Father’s Day, as we celebrate the 250th year of this great American experiment, we look beyond the backyard grills to the men who truly “fathered” our modern sense of citizenship. These were not men born into the comforts we know…

From Subject to Citizen The Great Adventure For thousands of years and today, too, history reveals a world of “Little Kings.” Whether they were called Pharaohs, Emperors, or royalty, their rule was nearly always the same: they were at the top, and everyone else was a…

Getting Schooled On School Schooling in America started at home. Parents, usually moms, would teach their own children what was needed to function in the community. This included subjects like math and history. It also involved duties and skills like sharing and…

Jubilee is Celebrating Life To start our celebration of, well, celebrations, let’s explore this very ancient word, jubilee. We will also see how it came to be. Jubilee comes from the Old Testament of the Bible, meaning it’s over 3,000 years old. That’s a lot of…

“I Have A Dream” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is widely known for his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. He led peaceful protests against segregation. He also advocated for equal rights for blacks. His legacy, courage, and faith in God are celebrated every January. …

Random Acts of Kindness Some acts of kindness are most notable. They include smiles and going out of your way to help another. The ones we do without expecting anything stand out the most. Those are random acts of kindness that really show off our caring! Small acts…