Most kids, it seems to me, are totally self-centered. It’s as if they are The Center of the Universe. Part of this is related to basic survival, I guess. Just like baby birds, the chirping and squawking of babies ensures that older people notice them, attend to their needs, and generally see to it that …
Sacrifice is putting aside oneself for the good of the whole and for the strength of relationships. As difficult as that action is, forgiving another person is even harder. If sacrifice is something we do for others, forgiveness is what we do for ourselves. Usually, offending actions or words take place prior to the need …
“The ump hates me,” a teammate moaned as he trudged back to the dugout. “That’s the second time he called a third strike on me.” The coach told him to swing the next time he’s down two strikes. “Who knows, you just might hit the ball,” he said. Tough words for a twelve-year- old kid …
