“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 Around this time of year, before we’ve had a chance to empty the Halloween candy bowl or carve the Thanksgiving turkey, the big toy sales fliers start arriving and kids … Continue reading →
Next week many families and friends will gather around the table to enjoy a hearty meal. Turkey, potatoes, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie will be popular items on the menu. It’s a time to pause and give thanks not only … Continue reading →
I want to piggyback on Diane Stortz’s post yesterday. She reviewed a new children’s Christmas book, Goodnight, Manger. What are some ways that young children can learn (and imagine a little) about the birth of Jesus? How can we as parents, … Continue reading →
Hardcover with dust jacket 28 pages Written by Laura Sassi Illustrated by Jane Chapman Zonderkidz, October 2015 ISBN 978-0-310-74556-3 SRP $16.99 Ages 3-8 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Laura Sassi loves to tell humorous stories in rhyme. (Many other … Continue reading →
(This post first appeared on Parenting With a Smile on 3/14/14. I thought it might be appropriate for this Thanksgiving season, even though my circumstances have changed.) In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live … Continue reading →
Holidays, vacations, and Sunday drives bring back memories of singing hymns. Mom sang and played the piano so we often gathered around the piano to sing; and when we went on long trips we sang in the car. I learned the … Continue reading →