
THE CHILDREN'S SIX MINUTES - BRUCE S. WRIGHT
THE CHILDREN'S SIX MINUTES
HARRIET - ELIZABETH - AND - ROBERT
INTRODUCTION
THE CHILDREN'S SIX MINUTES
HAPPY NEW YEAR
GROWTH
SNOW
KINDNESS
GOD'S CALL
A gentle pastor shares brief, six‑minute talks each Sunday morning, inviting boys and girls into a space where they feel valued and heard. The verses are short enough for young minds to memorize, and the accompanying hymns turn listening into a lively, communal experience. Listeners quickly sense that worship can be both welcoming and purposeful, not just an adult‑only ritual.
The essays move from playful greetings like “Happy New Year” to deeper themes such as growth, kindness, and God’s call, each anchored by a simple memory verse and hymn. By spelling out ideas—Helpful, Active, Playful, Purposeful, Youth—the speaker offers concrete ways children can shape a joyful, meaningful year. Warm anecdotes, vivid nature imagery, and practical suggestions make the messages feel like friendly guidance rather than formal instruction, encouraging young listeners to carry the lessons into everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Alicia Williams Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2004-12-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1879–1942
A Methodist minister from Pennsylvania, he wrote warm, practical books of devotion and short talks for young listeners. His work blends everyday faith, gentle moral teaching, and a clear, approachable style.
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