My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past decade. Nearly 10 years ago, her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book, so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to … Continue reading →
Happy Independence Day! Just for fun, I created a puzzle to give you a chance to see how well you remember the words to our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” Starting at the top left box in this puzzle, … Continue reading →
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the first man in our lives – our fathers. This year, why not take the opportunity to honor not just our earthly dads, but also our heavenly Father? … Continue reading →
Joy is so wrapped up in Pentecost! It is celebrated 50 days after Easter and means 50. It is the Greek name for the Old Testament spring harvest festival known as the Feast of Weeks. The Israelites celebrated it 7 … Continue reading →
April showers brings May flowers… and brings our focus to the beauty of the world around us. Plus, every April 22 brings Earth Day, a holiday founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson after public outcry over an oil … Continue reading →
Easter egg hunts and Easter baskets are a fun way for kids to celebrate Easter every year. However, it is important for children to understand that Easter is more than bunnies and jellybeans. The Easter story is a joyful celebration … Continue reading →
