If we kneel to honor kings and queens, surely it is also appropriate to kneel before children as we attend to their needs.
Author: David Mercer
David Mercer is the author of the blogs: Deep Calls, Quick Drawls, and A Touch of Mercy. He has been a pastor, college professor, salesperson for children's clothing, substitute teacher, deli worker, and grocery store cashier. He is now a massage therapist at Mercer Massage,LLC.
The Best Way to Handle a Child’s Fit
I remember one particular child who was pitching a lulu—screaming, grabbing things off the rack, colliding with other people.
Who Do We Tell?
It’s interesting what we will blurt out to strangers.
Conflict with Daddy
He often said... that I was much weaker than him. I wasn’t strong enough to work as hard as he did. I couldn’t stand up to pressure like he could. And I believed it.
The Mean Dad
I wanted to grab him by the lapels, slam him against a wall and urge him to be nicer.
The Old (Crazy) Songs
Believe it or not, this was one of those “feel good” songs, where people stood up, swayed, and clapped their hands, smiling at each other, marveling at how they could worship and have fun at the same time.
Bullies and Victims: When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock
I can’t deny that it touched off some old trauma in me, which explains why my heart pounded, my fists clenched, and my eyes welled up every time I thought about it.
Performing a Wiccan Wedding: A Change in Perspective
Recently, I performed my first Wiccan Wedding ceremony for a lovely young couple and their baby.
It Was Nice to Meet You
I try to hold onto the moment and make it count. But I can't slow it down
Rocky Mountain Shame
In our church, we were suspicious of anything too emotional. We thought it was dangerous to get too caught up in wonder or elation because happiness couldn’t possibly be spiritual.
Deep Calls 