A Shepherd’s Dinner is a fun family activity that the youngest (and oldest) family members can enjoy. The night Jesus was born, the shepherds “watched their flocks at night” (Luke 2:8) You and your family are about to become some … Continue reading →
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16 NIV My one-year-old grandson’s eyes lit up … Continue reading →
My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past few years. Her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to the Bible. It … Continue reading →
I wear many hats – children’s author, mom, teacher, and grandmother. For a long time, I taught children with hearing loss, and every book I used with them I had to scrutinize for clear vocabulary, sequence, understandable sentence structure, and … Continue reading →
Is there not a better way to help our children enjoy Christmas without that naughty little elf who plays wretched pranks when the kids aren’t looking.? After a little research I found that “YES!” there are alternatives. Not only are … Continue reading →
My children attended a Christian school which had Jewish children who celebrated Hanukkah. I remember my children coming home and telling me they wanted to be Jewish because the “Jewish kids got more presents.” Likewise, I remember one Jewish mother … Continue reading →