"We have four new kittens at our house and all different colors. Would you like to have one?" asked Jennie.

"Yes, I would," said Mary, "but I will have to ask my mother and she doesn't like cats."

"I would like to keep one myself," said Jennie, "but Dad says, if I don't give them away, he will drown them. He doesn't want any more cats around. Billy is going to take one, but the other three still need a home. I do so want them all to have a good home, where they'll feed them well and treat them nicely."

"Jennie, you act like you're their mother."

"Well, I know I'm not their mother, but I can't see anyone go hungry. I don't see how anyone would want to drown a poor little kitten.'

Tender-hearted children can be shown loving concern and ways of mercy. Kindness will come easily to them. It is only when children are mistreated and given a miserable example of cruelty and hate and prejudice that meanness takes over.

We ought to be concerned with all children of all races and creeds -- especially where there is need. Good homes could be found for many children, would adults put in the same effort as Jennie was doing for the kittens.

Christians ought to rejoice that thousands are being cared for in mercy and in love. Wherever the cause of the hungry and needy is being benefited, there should be thanksgiving. Christians are called to the noble service of others and should readily respond to the blessing of all mankind.