My good friend, author and illustrator, Samantha Bell, graced me with her book Firefly Night at our critique group. It came just in time for the unit I was teaching about the autumn night. My unit included constellations, moon phases, … Continue reading →
Recently, we posted ideas for helping Christian children’s authors. Book reviews are an effective way to get impressions and ideas from reader to potential reader. Usually, we think of adults writing book reviews to post on Amazon, websites, and social … Continue reading →
It is a wet, chilly season here in Illinois. I love to see God’s handiwork painted in the fall colors of the leaves. I love to enjoy a bowl of warm, homemade soup with my family. I love to snuggle … Continue reading →
My husband and I have spent much of the day preparing for Hurricane Matthew. We’ve had a false sense of security until the predictions changed. Instead of Matthew blowing out to sea, they are now predicting he will hug … Continue reading →
Kids love routine, but they also love surprises. Here is a quick way to include both in your family devotions with kids. Create a family devotion jar. Make slips of paper with activities (various devotion styles). Let the kids take … Continue reading →
Halloween makes me uneasy. Always has. Ghoulish images, horror films, ghost stories, visions of death and destruction that seem to permeate this “holiday” doesn’t intrigue me one bit. I find all that disturbing and avoid all contact with such imagery. … Continue reading →