He taught by using stories, many stories. Mark 4:2b (The Message) “Tell me a story, Grams” she begs, snuggled beneath cozy covers. So I begin to spin my yarn from the beginning and just when I whisper, “the end,” her eyes open wide begging … Continue reading →
A Christian author who writes for children prays that God will use her words on the pages of books to reach the hearts of children and their parents. What does a Christian children’s author pray? A Focus on Drawing … Continue reading →
I attended a writers retreat with my critique group in the tall pines of Pine, AZ last fall. One of our members, Judy, owns a house there that she opens up to us for writing, learning, eating, and laughing. Lots of … Continue reading →
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” … Continue reading →
“This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lord—a lasting ordinance.” Exodus 12:14 NIV Growing up Christian, I rarely understood Judaism and its significance to my faith until … Continue reading →
Over the years I have had several opportunities to write devotional books for young children. One of those books is The One Year Book of Devotions for Preschoolers (Tyndale 2004). This book is 12 years old and is still going strong. This book features … Continue reading →