Clear shining
There are moments when the earth's beauty parallels the glories of heaven, when you look at your surroundings with awe and know there is a God who loves and cares about y... »
Articles
Visions of heaven
It all started when my brother called me early in the morning to tell me that my mother had been rushed to the hospital in a sudden emergency. Later, he called to tell me... »
The vanished keys
One morning not long ago, it all went wrong. We had a full day scheduled from dawn to dusk. First on the list, help our neighbor put up a canopy. I was up early and alrea... »
Overflowing joy
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”—John 15:11[[NLT]] Fear not when the problems and challenges you face a... »
Kids and parents: A journey
When browsing a previous issue of Activated, I came across the following quote by Dr. Bob Pedrick: “In the parable that Jesus told about the prodigal son,[[See Luke 15:11... »
The ties that bind
When two of my grown children recently had their own first babies, it confirmed something I’d known for years: Parenthood brings out the best in people. New parents feel... »
Ten keys to successful parenting
The secret to raising happy, well-behaved, and well-adjusted children is actually quite simple—love. It’s knowing how to apply that love that isn’t always so straightforw... »
A parent’s best investment
Your children will never forget the special times they spend with you. Just like the rest of us, children thrive on personal attention, and if they don’t get it, they fee... »
When parents aren’t perfect
Question: As my children grow older, it’s getting harder and harder to be the good parent I want so much to be. The issues are more complex, and my inadequacies are more... »
Tools for life
Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870. As a young adult, she had an inquisitive mind and was on a path that would open the door for modern education. Within her stud... »
The light at the end of the tunnel
When heading out of Cape Town toward the Du Toitskloof mountains, you go through a tunnel that was cut out of a mountain. This tunnel makes any journey in that direction... »