by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Is Empathy a lost art? My first experience with young people’s lack of empathy was after a young girl in our community committed suicide. I was heart sick for her, for her family, for her friends. A handful of students expressed quite vehemently that it...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
God equips us to act through the gifts of His spirit. Not that many days ago, our landscape looked very much like the picture above. But unlike the photo (featuring New Mexico’s White Sands) our world was covered in snow. Cold, silent, and unrelenting. If...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
*UPDATE (4/1/2019): Pup’s Medical bills have been covered. She received a new coat, to keep her poor fatless body warm, and collar. But she’s still looking for a home! ** **UPDATE (4/4/2019) This sweet girl, currently known as Bones, has been given a...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Shakespeare often gets a bad rap. (Originally published February, 26, 2008, updated March 20, 2019) High school English is an interesting creature. My former career as a literature teacher required that I teach a group of hormonally-driven, confused, but...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Creation is a masterpiece. When I think of God’s amazing creation I picture the beauty all around me. Smith Rock and the majestic spires I’ve loved since I was little–even before it became an international hot spot for rock climbers. Our stately...
