A Prayer for Our Country
I’ve often wondered how to pray for our country. I’ve also wondered how to help our children pray for America.
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Amazing Timeline for Bible Students
Do you homeschool your kids or grandkids? Are you a teacher in a Christian school or ministry? Do you study history? Do you want to teach the next generation a biblical account of history? Then the ADAMS SYNCHRONOLOGICAL CHART (OR … Continue reading →
Rest and Relaxation
Hi! It’s Karen Whiting with some ideas to prepare for a fruitful summer that also balances a few types of rest children really need. Children and adults all need rest. Summertime often includes letting children stay up later, play more … Continue reading →
Bible Verse Word Puzzles, Vol. 17: 3 John-Revelation
We’ve come to the end of our series of Bible Verse Memorization Word Puzzles. We’ve journeyed from Genesis 1:1-5 through Revelation 21:4, 6, from God’s creation of the world to when all the old things have passed away in His … Continue reading →
Summer Activities That Encourage Learning and Fun
Where I live, school is out for the summer. This is a great time for kids to pursue interests outside of the classroom. Traditional activities—like summer camps, family outings, and campfires—all make this break a unique opportunity for learning. Wait—what? … Continue reading →
Tough Issues, Engaging Stories
Stories that deal with difficult issues in an age-appropriate and engaging way are hard to find. My latest book, Matt’s Compusonic, employs humor and exaggeration to tackle the problem of video game addiction. Susan Thogerson Maas’s book Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest uses a story filled with adventure and mystery to address bullying, potential parental divorce, child abuse, and other problems many children face.
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