I love Kohl’s Cares Merchandise, sold for a great price, the proceeds are 100% donated to charity. I like that. A week ago I was in Kohls’ spending a Christmas gift certificate when I saw Horton on the rack of Kohl’s Cares Merchandise. I love this Dr. Seuss story. I picked Horton up, and heard my favorite line in my thoughts…

“A person’s a person no matter how small.”

I bought Horton and have him in the room where I read my Bible and pray. He is a bit of a mascot for me. This silly-looking stuffed blue elephant reminds me of the small children among us and the small child within myself. All our lives, whether we are young or old, have moments of intense need for nurturing and encouragement.

I believe “a person’s a person no matter how small.” Whether they are the size of a big blue elephant, or the size of the smallest invisible speck. A person is a person from the start to the end…and even beyond. This I believe…this I know.

“You did form my inward parts, you knit me together in my mother’s womb…you knew me right well; my frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret…”  Psalm 139:13-15

“”Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:4-5

“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to death; don’t stand back and let them die. Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know about it.” Proverbs 24:11-12