FBL : Values

CAROL DONALD

"Grandma" Carol has given her heart to more than 100 foster children over the past 40 years. ... listen >

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MARLON SHIRLEY

When he was a young boy, Marlon lost his foot in a terrible accident. But that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a world class sprinter. ... listen >

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ORAL LEE BROWN

She's changing the lives of hundreds of kids and giving them hope for a brighter tomorrow. ... listen >

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MANY THANKS!

On one of those afternoons it began to rain about halfway to the school. My infant was sheltered by his carriage cover and a blanket, but my daughter and I were getting soaked. ... read >

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DO UNTO OTHERS

The railroad tracks were within a mile of our house. "Beggers" and "Bums" (as they were known) frequently would knock on the doors in our neighborhood in the summer asking for food. ... read >

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FINE EXAMPLES

My mother through her fine example instilled within me the desire to help others. She taught me to notice those whom others ignore ... read >

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SNOW ANGEL

The snow was swirling everywhere and any oncoming vehicle dusted my little VW so thoroughly that it would take a long few seconds before I could see anything ahead of me. ... read >

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FROM SPARK TO FLAME

When my now 19 year old daughter was in Grade 3, all of Mrs. Mathews’ students were given a small pot with a bean seed to plant. Green string beans it seems are pretty hardy and the perfect seed to use when promoting green thumbs in young children. That same plant was also a most unexpected source of understanding and insight for me. ... read >

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IMPARTING WISDOM

My father died on December 18, 2003, when I was 12-years-old. Granted, I was not able to know my father for a big portion of my life, yet I acquired much wisdom from this great man's life and from what he had imparted to me. ... read >

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