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.

If you are a Christian and you sin, can you go to heaven? Kids' answers fall into three categories: the smilers, the hopeful and the performers.

Carey Kinsolving asks kids "What is God's favorite song?" and asks readers "Does the music to which you listen glorify God and inspire you to...

What does Easter mean to you? "It's not about the 'Easter Bunny' or getting candy and presents," says Kendall, 11. "God is the greatest person in...

Why does the Bible say, "Honor your father and mother"? I asked kids to tell me how they honor their parents. If their behavior matches their...

Most of us never ponder God's sixth commandment, "Thou Shall Not Kill," until we're confronted with a controversial issue in the news. Read kids'...

Why did God send his Son to the Earth as a baby? "I think a baby is a sign of love," says Casey, age 9. "God sent our Savior as a baby because when...

"I think God is light blue and white because I think he watches us from the clouds," says Brittany, age 9.