This week I saw a promotion for free books for needy children. The organization placed a vending-style machine in several locations. The machine (which delivered its wares for free) was filled with books. It made me think of other ways … Continue reading →
It’s almost time for another school year to begin. As the Sunday school superintendent at my church, I wanted to do something special to get the kids off on solid footing. I saw on Facebook the idea of having a … Continue reading →
This week, I ate at a popular hamburger chain. The sign said that kids could read four books and them get a free hamburger. It made me think of different kinds of reading programs I have seen. Some of them … Continue reading →
‘Life Story Work’ is the phrase those of us involved in foster care use to talk about the background and ongoing stories of a child in care. It is a term that is wide enough to include all the details … Continue reading →
I always loved animals as a child (especially dogs!). Now as an adult I am fascinated by the incredible intricacies that God fashioned each one with-whether tools to survive in the Arctic ice or the Arabian desert. Why not use … Continue reading →
It is vacation season! One of my favorite childhood memories of preparing for a trip was choosing the books and activities that I would take along with me. Times have changed. Or have they? I would like to think that … Continue reading →
