Teaching the kids in your life to have mercy
Now and then in quiet moments, we dream for our children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. We wonder how we can help them become adults who know God and who build loving relationships. What will help them learn to offer cups of cold water to the thirsty? Can they set aside the pull of materialism to make a difference in the world God so loves?

http://www.themennonite.org/issues/11-15/articles/Growing_compassionate_kids