Alongside the adventures of Dick and Jane and a dog named Spot, I grew up reading the Christian version, with renamed characters, Tommy and Sally. The publisher added Mommy, Daddy, and Baby but decidedly kept the dog named Spot. I barely salvaged one … Continue reading →
Yesterday I told you about my recent boardbook release God’s Big Promises for Kids (Standard Publishing). Well there’s more to the story. When I submitted my manuscript for this book, the editor responded that she loved the idea as well as … Continue reading →
The Bible is filled with many wonderful promises from God. Both the Old Testament and New Testament contain so many promises that is is difficult to count them all. The estimate—from some who have tried to count them—is over 3500! Wow! That’s … Continue reading →
In Sunday school when I was four, we sang “Do You Know the Muffin Man?”–the first song I remember learning. I still know it. When I turned ten, I joined the choir for grades 5-9 at my church. Rehearsals every … Continue reading →
Do you buy the same items at the grocery store week in and week out? Many of us are creatures of habit and buy what’s familiar. I find myself cooking the same entrees for dinner over and over, focusing on … Continue reading →
Imagine your child pulling a quilt up to his chin with Bible pictures all over it before going to sleep. He points to one of the pictures on the quilt and says “Mommy, read me this story,” or “Daddy, tell … Continue reading →