Hannah is an example of a woman who persisted in prayer. I Samuel 1:7 says Hannah went up “year after year.” To make it worse, her rival “kept provoking her in order to irritate her” (v. 6). When God granted … Continue reading →
A few months ago, I shared a coloring page from the story of Ruth. Today, I wanted to add a coloring page of her mother-in-law Naomi. Naomi thought she had lost everything, but God gave her a new life and … Continue reading →
I love Bible story books. They are usually a child’s first introduction to God, to Jesus, and to the Bible. Young children enjoy reading them with their parents and older brothers and sisters. And authors have to be discerning over how … Continue reading →
We have been looking at steps for planning a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteens. Here are some questions that we have explored. How do we choose a book for Christian girls? How can they make a drawstring book … Continue reading →
How many churches today lament that they have no children or youth in their aging congregation? Sadly, in my small community this is all too common a problem. Recently, however, I discovered two resources that made my eyes light up … Continue reading →
Are you a strict disciplinarian, lenient disciplinarian, or a mix of both? Do you fully understand the concept of “spare the rod, spoil the child” (Prov 13:24)? According to biblical wisdom, the greatest love we show our children is when … Continue reading →