Christmas Preparations
Since the birth of my girls, each year I try to begin my Christmas preparations just a little bit sooner than I did the last. I have never been much of a procrastinator to begin with, but I find that by … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Activities
My Thanksgiving Prayer
When the editor at Zondervan asked me to write a Thanksgiving book to add to my holiday board book series, I began to wonder how I would tell the history of the first Thanksgiving in 150 words or less. I soon realized … Continue reading →
Is it at the Top of Your List?
Whether you dedicate hours a day to it, or the random hour here or there, most would agree that serving others is important. At the top of our priority list? Maybe not so much. Rather than another thing you ‘should’ do, here … Continue reading →
Everyday Thanksgiving
In the month of October three new members were added to my extended family. Our nephew and his wife had a beautiful baby boy. Our niece and her husband adopted a son from Korea and brought him home to meet … Continue reading →
Harvest and Halloween Books for Christian Families
This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. Liz Curtis Higgs weaves a beautiful parable as the farmer picks out a special pumpkin from his garden, and scoops … Continue reading →
Christian Children’s Books for Halloween
Whatever your attitude toward Halloween, you can find a colorful Christian children’s book to turn your family’s attention to what matters most: knowing and following God. Let’s Shine Jesus’ Light on Halloween isn’t a book about evangelism. Instead, it shows … Continue reading →