Brrrr Isn’t it time to make a quilt?
I feel a chill go up my back as I look at the forecast for this week – snow may be coming – even here in eastern South Carolina. That looks like quilt-making weather to me. Let’s look at some … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Life
Using the Senses to Learn God’s Word
I love learning activities that involve the whole child! An experience that involves seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and even smelling is much more likely to stick with a little one than simply hearing about it. Learning through all the senses is … Continue reading →
The Amazing Magical Musical Plants
In recent months I posted book reviews on Thornton Cline’s picture books The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin and The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano. He now has a third, and I am honored to have my name on the cover as … Continue reading →
New Year Resolutions – Devotionals for Preteens
People begin making resolutions for the new year at a pretty young age. Sometimes parents can guide the preteen’s resolutions by encouraging them to start a new devotional for the new year. What are the benefits of devotionals for preteens? … Continue reading →
Those 25 Books for Christmas
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
Five Reasons to Read during Christmas Week
Just a few days before Christmas many families are putting the finishing touches on decorations, wrapping countless gifts, and preparing for guests. Each of those activities obviously can invite the cultivation of traditions. Everyone enjoys displaying and seeing their favorite … Continue reading →