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 →
For the past ten years I have been a mentor in a MOPS program that meets at a local church. MOPS is an organization for Mothers of Preschoolers, and the bi-monthly meetings allow moms to enjoy two hours of interacting … 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 →
When I was a kid, one of my favorite Bible study resources was a cyclopedic concordance. I know that might sound a little strange, but I always enjoyed being able to see groups of related things in Scripture, without having … Continue reading →
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” … Continue reading →