Picture books have long been the first choice for bedtime stories or just for when someone needs a cuddle on the couch. Well-loved stories have stood the test of time and bring back good memories from our childhoods, and we … Continue reading →
We often hear of the works of foreign missions both now and in earlier times, their bravery and hardships but what about home missions?
Continue reading →Lately I’ve been researching ancient history. I’ve explored timelines and primary sources and poems and cuneiform tablets. It’s fun!
Continue reading →Amanda Cleary Eastep is back with the latest installments of the Tree Street Kids, a new Middle Grade series by Moody Publishers. If you’re looking for a funny, faith-based, educational, hope-filled, and light-hearted book series for your kids, you will … Continue reading →
This fall I have the privilege to teach an elective Bible class in our local public high school. The students will meet every day and at the end of the semester be given a high school elective credit. I have … Continue reading →
When children hear of Jesus as a lamb they do not always understand why. Just ask a few of them why they think Jesus is called the lamb of God. I once asked several students this question and heard answers like “Lambs are gentle like Jesus”, “Lambs are loving”, and even “Because Jesus is the shepherd”. Obviously, I had some work to do in helping them understand this important name of Jesus.
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