From the Heart of
Sonya D. Ferreira

In these times, where we place our focus can determine our outcomes. As parents, our perspective should encompass the truth of knowing we mold future leaders that could impact education, healthcare, government, and various world systems. In essence, as parents, we shape the lives of children who impact the lives of others around the world. There is no leader who was not first born as a child and influenced by the lifestyle of their parents or other authority figures who set

My heart is breaking with disappointment after reading articles about men of influence, even pastors, accused of sexual immorality or relieved of their leadership positions after years of faithful service in their communities. A mother knows before men are leaders, they are sons. These fallen leaders are sons too and maybe raised sons of their own. Our sons need our guidance and leaders need our prayers. I am reminded of the words of King Lemuel’s mother in Proverbs 31:1-3

As an elementary school student my son came home and articulated his frustration with the lack of diversity presented in American history. I will never forget his exclamation. “Mom, I’ve had enough of peanuts!” His comment was in response to another American history lesson on George Washington Carver. It succinctly captured the sentiments of those children who do not see themselves in the school curricula…inclusivity can be seen and felt on multiple levels not just in terms o