The Death of Edith Cavell
A number of years ago I encountered the story of Edith Cavell for the first time and was strongly tempted to write a book about…
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The Death of Edith Cavell
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Letting Go: The Death of Ra
Letting Go: The Death of Ra
In the beginning all was darkness, but then came Ra, and he called all things into being. He was the first god-pharaoh, and he ruled…
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Quitters, Campers, and Climbers—Which One Are You?
Quitters, Campers, and Climbers—Which One Are You?
I would have thought that one of the side effects of writing a blog about courage would be an increase in my own courage quotient. In fact,…
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Wait for it… Wait for it!
Wait for it… Wait for it!
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount. ~ Clare Booth Luce For nearly a year now we’ve been talking about the…
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Courage Book Review – Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave
Courage Book Review – Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave
Imagine putting Cinderella in a blender with Hansel and Gretel, and then adding some voodoo. You will end up with something approaching Baba Yaga and…
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Are You the Ant or the Grasshopper? And Which Are You Raising?
Are You the Ant or the Grasshopper? And Which Are You Raising?
A fable from Aesop that has seen a lot of play over the centuries is the Ant and the Grasshopper. The story extols the industrious…
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The Circle of Life
The Circle of Life
I quietly feared the moment when my son would ask why my dad wasn’t in his life. Like many parents, who wish to avoid discussing…
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Courage Book Review – Saints and Animals
Courage Book Review – Saints and Animals
Last week I shared the legend of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio. Today, Lion’s Whiskers offers two books on the same theme. On…
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5-Minute Courage Workout: Say a Little Prayer for Me
5-Minute Courage Workout: Say a Little Prayer for Me
Compiled and written by Lisa and Jennifer: Here’s a list of 5-Minute Courage Workouts by age range to improve spiritual fortitude. Grab Some Lion’s Whiskers…
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St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
If you spend a day at the museum with lots of old paintings, one of the easiest saints for children to recognize in sculpture and…
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