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The Holy Rebellion of De-cluttering

March 1, 2021 by John Sommer Leave a Comment

It seems that in most houses there is at least one place that is a magnet for clutter. It might be the garage, the attic, the laundry room, a spare closet, or even the kitchen sink, but wherever it happens to be, there is something about that particular space that seems to attract extra stuff […]

Filed Under: Faith & Vision, Fostering Imagination

Tom Bombadil Hospitality

December 28, 2020 by John Sommer 4 Comments

While reading aloud The Lord of the Rings to my two oldest daughters for the first time, I have been repeatedly struck by something: the power of hospitality. The larger world that Frodo and company are thrust into can be perilous, even a bit grim, but it is never over much. Why, one might ask? […]

Filed Under: Faith & Vision, Featured Article, Fostering Imagination

How Reading Grows Knowledge and Protects Innocence

November 16, 2020 by John Sommer 2 Comments

As I thought over my favorite book/illustrator combos, stories and images came to my mind. Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White, was the first. What more could you want for a cover than the cobweb bedecked title, with little Charlotte hanging from it? There is Wilbur clutched in the protective arms of Fern, looking timid, sweet, […]

Filed Under: Fostering Imagination, Parenting, Valuing Imagination

The Ten-Year-Old Letters

August 31, 2020 by John Sommer 1 Comment

Six years ago, my wife Patty was searching for ideas for our oldest daughter’s tenth birthday party. She wanted the day to be full of memories, but she knew she had limitations. We can often feel that limitations crush creativity, but in reality they are one of the greatest factors that help to foster it. […]

Filed Under: Fostering Imagination, Parenting

Back Row Heroes

August 10, 2020 by John Sommer 2 Comments

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” C.S. Lewis There are moments when someone slaps us on the back and says “good job.” There are times that a smiling person sincerely says, “Thank you”. There are occasions when we are awarded or even honored, but there are many more occasions […]

Filed Under: Fostering Imagination, Parenting, Valuing Imagination

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