Posted by KidSpirit Online on February 14, 2023 By Keesha Joseph
I grew up in a pretty average household with a more or less functional family. My mother showered me with a touch of her love every day, while my father — although a ghostly figure — tried his best to meet my basic needs.
Where I come from, the privilege of having two caring parents is beyond imaginable. . . .
Posted by KidSpirit Online on February 1, 2023 By Lucca Carlevarini
When I was six years old, I traveled to Costa Rica with my family. I made a fantastic discovery! A butterfly with transparent wings. This butterfly was so amazing and eye-opening, my mom and I had never seen anything like it. It really showed me what nature could be.
Posted by KidSpirit Online on January 18, 2023 By Dylan Zhang
For me, a society is like a puzzle or a chessboard, with every culture being a unique piece.
Sometimes, combinations of various cultural beliefs and practices will result in a society . . .
Posted by KidSpirit Online on January 9, 2023 By Iman Monnoo
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary. “
— John Keating, Dead Poets Society
Posted by KidSpirit Online on December 21, 2022 By Daniela Esparza
The Christmas aroma filled the air as I eagerly waited for the time to pass and finally opened an embellished box to satisfy my curiosity.
Posted by KidSpirit Online on December 7, 2022 By Pahal Bhasin
Books, art, and music are everywhere. It is almost impossible to imagine our life without them.
Faith and art: two totally different things yet still so connected. . . .
Posted by KidSpirit Online on November 21, 2022
Posted by KidSpirit Online on September 26, 2022 By Adina Gerwin
In many ways, Judaism as a whole is a celebration of time.
We sanctify and mark passages in time with the acute awareness . . .
Posted by KidSpirit Online on September 12, 2022 By Abigail Webster
When I was younger and prompted to consider the concept of love, I imagined finding my one true love, someone I’d be able to share the rest of my life with. Yes, the concept is certainly romantic but, ultimately, misleading.
Posted by KidSpirit Online on August 29, 2022 By Jasmine Xu
There — wedged between two volumes was a faded photo album. When did that get there? Fueled by a peculiar sense of curiosity, I gingerly lifted the album from the shelf.
Young people are brimming with vision and prophetic wisdom. This blog features 11- to 17-year-olds in deep and often surprising explorations of spiritual life. Their original writing and artwork was first published in KidSpirit, the sole spiritual magazine by and for global youth. Their words call us to approach eternal questions with wonder. More
The Grip of Jealous Love
The Glass Wing
Harmony But Not Uniformity
To Live or to Plan?
Giving from the Heart
It's Only Me(dia)
Love Should Conquer
Finding Meaning: Judaism and Time
Treasuring the Love That Is Destined to Fail
Photo Flipping