The Rhyme Bible
This fall I have the privilege to teach an elective Bible class in our local public high school. The students will meet every day and at the end of the semester be given a high school elective credit. I have … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
Engaging the Whole Child in Your Books
The Big Bad Wolf said, “Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and …… Generations of children know just what to do next: BLOW the house down! Children engage with picture books by hearing the words and seeing the pictures. A … Continue reading →
Jesus as a Lamb. A book to explain it all.
When children hear of Jesus as a lamb they do not always understand why. Just ask a few of them why they think Jesus is called the lamb of God. I once asked several students this question and heard answers like “Lambs are gentle like Jesus”, “Lambs are loving”, and even “Because Jesus is the shepherd”. Obviously, I had some work to do in helping them understand this important name of Jesus.
Continue reading →BIG BOOK OF HISTORY: A 15-foot fold-out time-line from Creation to Modern Computers
Lately I’ve been exploring world history timelines for kids. It’s been so much fun to show these to the grandkids, but it’s also been a great learning experience for myself as a Christian.
Continue reading →Book Review: Guess How Much God Loves You by Karen Ferguson
We can probably all agree that it’s getting more difficult to find uplifting and appropriate picture books that reflect the Christian values we want to instill in our children. And with all the challenging situations and unrest in today’s world, … Continue reading →
A Prayer for Our Country
I’ve often wondered how to pray for our country. I’ve also wondered how to help our children pray for America.
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