A Mother’s Plea
“My daughter is six years old. She’s adorable, sweet, and loving. She has a beautiful smile and is a happy child. She loves to play and would be a good friend. But she doesn’t have any friends. In fact, she … Continue reading →
Crystal Bowman
Crystal Bowman is an award winning, bestselling author, of more than 100 books for children. She is also a lyricist, speaker, mentor, and freelance editor. She has written for many popular series such as Little Blessings, I Can Read, Berenstain Bears, Boz the Bear, and The Princess Parables. She is the co-author of Our Daily Bread for Kids and M is for Manger. She speaks at schools, churches, teachers' conventions, and writers' conferences. www.crystalbowman.com https://www.facebook.com/crystaljbowman
Teachable God Moments
My husband and I joined my son and his family for a Memorial Day weekend in Palm Island, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I am surrounded by nature, I feel like I am closer to God. Roaring waves, … Continue reading →
Tips for Fun Family Devotions
Carol McAdams Moore has written some great devotional books for preteens and talked about the importance of devotions in her May 16 blog. In her January 10 blog of this year, Carol talked about establishing devotional routines with children. I … Continue reading →
It’s Contagious
In some parts of the country children are coming down with chicken pox and measles—childhood diseases which were almost unheard of until recently. These contagious diseases have resurfaced because some parents are choosing not to immunize their children. I am … Continue reading →
Moms, Grandmas, and Kids
One of my favorite activities with my kids was reading books together. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was that I could sit! Moms are busy and often on their feet. Having some moments to sit and read for … Continue reading →
Because He Lives
On the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter, we celebrated my father-in-law’s life with a funeral service that he planned before he passed away. After the funeral we traveled to the cemetery where he was laid to rest next to … Continue reading →