Carey Kinsolving

Why should you be honest? "Honesty is important because people have to trust you to be a friend," says Natalie, 9.

Why do some people have inner peace while others do not? "Because they think they have more thinking in their head," says Patrick, age 5. Too much...

What is hope? An ad in the Roanoke, Ill., Review once read: "Hope chest: brand new, half price, long story." Try a long time instead of a long...

How do you keep going when things get tough? "By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean," wrote Mark Twain.

How does God have patience with us? "God waits until he gets his turn," says Savannah, age 5.

Even as adults we can wonder, "when is anger justified?" Kids have their own varied responses to this question.

"It is real important to be brave so you are not afraid to fight boys," says Chelsea, 6. Read more responses from kids!

God wants to talk to all his children. How has he spoken to you today?

Several years ago, a friend forwarded to me the following piece written by 8-year-old Danny of Chula Vista, Calif., as a third-grade homework...

How do you know God loves you? "I know God loves me because he gave us our family, sister, mom, dad and dog Sam," says Jeff, age 9. Read more...

Do babies go to heaven? Children offer tender and hope-filled reflections on what happens when a little one is called home before growing up.