Magic Words
What’s the magic word? Did your parents ever ask you that question? Mine did. Of course, they didn’t really believe in magic. But what they meant was, if I wanted something the first step to make it happen was to … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
How can your family focus on Christ this Christmas?
Every year we get bombarded with Seasons Greeting messages starting on November 1 if not earlier. The rush to shop for Christmas presents is upon us, with its expectations to shop for more people than our budget can handle, and to attend … Continue reading →
I Want It…Now
And so it begins. Television commercials advertising the next must-have toy. Stores promoting layaway so families can have everything they want on Christmas morning. Maybe it’s because we can’t say “No” to our children. Maybe it’s because we can’t say … Continue reading →
Children and Prayer – Four Observations
I have the joy and privilege of teaching third grade Sunday school. Recently, the boys and girls and I have been exploring prayer. Of course, prayer has always been a part of our meeting. I never want to send them … Continue reading →
Book Review: The Adventure Bible
Various formats Publisher: Zonderkidz (2010, 2012, 2014) Language: English ISBN and SRP vary by format Ages 6-10 or 8-12, depending on version Rating: I’m a firm believer in every child having at least one good Bible storybook . . . … Continue reading →
A Thank-full Heart
It is fall in the Midwest. This week, I stopped at a roadside shop of sorts, a pickup truck filled with pumpkins large and small. When I was driving home with the small ones chosen to decorate my porch, I couldn’t … Continue reading →