Introduction : the power of a minute -- Section 1 : a moment for rescue. Errand of mercy ; Plucked from the burning ; Not again? ; Little Jessica -- Section 2 : a moment to build self-worth. Look at those shoes! ; The wave game ; Up from despair ; "Only" a girl ; Full circle ; The green journal ; Fervent fan ; The white gardenia ; Apple of her eye ; Dancing for grandpa -- Section 3 : a moment to form character. The greatest fish ; Owning up to the truth ; The storm windows ; The casting lesson ; Short talk on the steps ; Beautiful on the inside ; make a wish ; Problem or solution? ; Race without a finish -- Section 4 : a moment to discover talent. "You can't sing" ; To be a dork? ; Hand on the shoulder ; Something's missing ; When your back is against the wall ; Surprise in the drawer ; Ears to hear, eyes to see -- Section 5 : a moment to awaken the spirit. Invisible ; Important work to do ; The boy who listened ; A tales of two blunders ; Straight talk ; Benediction ; A giving spirit ; Out of the flames, a calling.
Summary:
Wess Stafford shares stories and experiences to introduce listeners to the difference they can actually make anywhere on the spectrum of child development. Topics include helping meet physical needs, breaking emotional barriers, and discovering latent talents with spiritual insights.
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