The Trees
This time of year, we become almost obsessed with evergreen trees. But why? They’re all around us all the time.
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The Legend of Christmas, An Untold Story of the Real St. Nicholas
Have you ever struggled with Santa Claus becoming more important than Jesus? If you have wanted to keep Christ the center of Christmas without squelching the fun that believing in Santa brings to your children, I have a book for … Continue reading →
Out of this World – Devotions by Nancy I. Sanders
I was thrilled to learn about Nancy I. Sanders’ latest book of devotions, Out of this World. This jam-packed book of information about the planets, stars, and solar systems and more is perfectly named. Even the illustrations are out of … Continue reading →
Three Books to Help Your Family Give Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving! Looking for a fresh new picture book that has to do with the theme of GRATITUDE? Check out these three picture books that are sure to warm your heart! I’ve included a couple of discussion questions for each. … Continue reading →
M is for Manger
My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past decade. Nearly 10 years ago, her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book, so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to … Continue reading →
Happy Birthday Robert Louis Stevenson
Time to Rise A birdie with a yellow bill Hopped upon the window-sillCocked his shining eye and said: “Ain’t you ‘shamed, you sleepy-head!” Today, November 13, is Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday. He was born in Scotland in 1850, a generation … Continue reading →