Quinn Says Goodbye
I fell in love with a little owl named Quinn, in Christie Thomas’s picture book Quinn’s Promise Rock. Now there’s a second book in this series with the title Quinn Says Goodbye.
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Feeding Our Families
Have you noticed how large our families are? I don’t mean the number in our family. I’m referring to the size of our waists. I’d say we are a portly people. Could it be we have feasted on the king’s … Continue reading →
Devoted (A lesson I learned from verse journaling)
Have you ever heard of “verse journaling?” I hadn’t. But I saw a friend who was advertising it on social media and I knew that my devotional time could use a fresh approach. And as I tried it, it caused … Continue reading →
Children of Light?
Do good kids ever bully other kids? In the elementary school where I work, I sometimes see the “classic” playground bully. You probably suspect the type—loud, intimidating, foul-mouthed, angry. They’re the ones who hit tetherballs when it isn’t their turn, … Continue reading →
What are Boys Looking For?
Tim Shoemaker’s book Code of Silence is a Boy’s Book! Filled with: Action, Suspense, Independence, and Honesty Well maybe not so much honesty, but that’s what the book is actually about. Honesty is one of the hardest virtues for all of … Continue reading →
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief: Review and Giveaway
My eldest son was only three years old when his great-granddad died. We tried to break the news gently, but that little boy was devastated. He pulled the bed covers high over his head and hid from us. And no matter … Continue reading →