How well do you know the story of the birth of Christ Jesus? If you know it best from the traditions and Christmas carols, chances are much of what you learned has come from the imaginations of song writers than … Continue reading →
Author Tim Shoemaker led the last writing conference I attended. In addition to mentoring budding writers, Tim writes books that especially appeal to middle grade boys. Since I appreciate his passion for writing quality books written from a Christian worldview, … Continue reading →
Many are attempting to erase our history of all the bad that has happened, but with each bad event that is erased so are the great things God has done with man’s bad intentions. After first grade, 1961 I don’t … Continue reading →
Our neighbors built a fire in their firepit and invited the children on our street over to toast s’mores. The wonderful fragrance of woodsmoke made it truly feel like Fall! The leaves are still falling from the trees here in … Continue reading →
America will celebrate our country’s veterans next Friday, November 11, 2022. It’s a time to honor the men and women who upheld their duty to protect the lives and safety of all American citizens, often with personal sacrifice and through … Continue reading →
Reading encompasses a multitude of skills. Decoding words, comprehension, and fluency top the list. Interestingly enough, fluency—the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression—is a crucial element for both decoding and comprehension. Because poetry offers predictable text, a certain … Continue reading →
