One of my favorite childhood memories is having my mom read from a children’s Bible storybook at bedtime. It always calmed me and made me feel secure. Every child deserves to have a positive and meaningful bedtime routine, and Julie Lavender’s Children’s Bible Stories for … Continue reading →
As I declutter to prepare for our impending move, there are a few books I can’t bear to part with. Two I read through twice during my teens and twenties. Four I planned to read while I was a young … Continue reading →
Aren’t sheep the best—with their woolly fleeces, sweet faces, and quiet personalities? These gentle animals often make us think of green pastures, bucolic scenes, and a slower pace of life. Indeed, when I first visited the English Lake District, I … Continue reading →
As I write tonight, it seems the entire world is in upheaval. Whether the children in our lives know the details or are only aware of the concern the adults in their lives are feeling, it’s important that they know … Continue reading →
Hello from Karen Whiting. March 16-17 are the days to celebrate Purim this year. That’s when people remember the courage of Queen Esther to save her people from extinction. It’s in the last chapters of the book of Esther. Use … Continue reading →
The first time I walked around a nearby lake, I noticed an older woman feeding geese. When I stopped, she pointed out one goose in particular whose left foot was foot twisted in an unnatural way. He hobbled with labored … Continue reading →
