Father Kiesler was in his office with Bishop Haas. The bishop had just completed his pastoral visit. He seemed quite pleased. "Father Kiesler, you're doing a fine job with the school and the parish," he told him. "As fine a job as the late Father Schmidt." "Thank you, Your Excellency." "Is there something on your …
Abebi’s Dream
My name is Abebi and I'm from Bauchi, Nigeria. I love school. I love learning new things. I want to become a teacher because we need more female teachers here in our schools. More female teachers will encourage girls to remain in school. I think girls will relate better to female teachers and feel more …
Married Sex
I am my beloved’s, And his desire is toward me - Song of Solomon 7:10 - NKJV Sex isn't just about procreation. It's about pleasure too--pleasure between a husband and wife. It is a loving, intimate act between the two people who have become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). Sex existed before the fall of man so it should never been …
Mr. Thornber
"Mr. Thornber," his name spilled involuntarily from her lips. “What the blazes are you doing in here, Miss Roth?” demanded the gentleman. “You should be outside taking a turn in the garden. It is a very pleasant afternoon.” In a few strides he closed the distance between them. He stopped abruptly beside her, facing the …
Take the Pledge
[T]he more I traveled and met with girls and learned from experts about this issue, the more I realized that the barrier to girls’ education isn’t just resources. It’s also about attitudes and beliefs – the belief that girls simply aren’t worthy of an education; that women should have no role outside the home; that …
Correction
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother - Proverbs 29:15 Sometimes talking to your child doesn't work. Time out doesn't work. I have been told that some children learn the hard way. It's embarrassing for mothers when they take the children out to the mall …
Notes to Women 