This week I am teaching classes on writing for children at the Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference in Muskegon, Michigan. The theme for this year’s conference is Every Writer Needs A Team. I am happy to be a part of the conference because … Continue reading →
I get few opportunities to spend time with my grandchildren, so I love to find projects we can do together. Erica likes to make outfits for her Felicity American Girl doll, but she has been a little afraid of patterns. … Continue reading →
Last week I shared some arguments for limiting the reliance on paper based crafts (including handouts, worksheets, cut and paste etc) in children’s ministry settings. Over my next couple of posts I’m going to explore some alternative ideas. One of the … Continue reading →
It took Joseph, my nine-year-old grandson, six months to choose his birthday gift from me. His birthday is January 4th and that’s a time he is still engrossed in all his Christmas gifts. But, each month after the date passed, … Continue reading →
When my youngest daughter was young, she was shy. People who know her now would probably laugh at that because she’s a talkative, confident young woman today. But as a child, she often lowered her gaze or even hid behind me when … Continue reading →
Greetings, everyone! Today is my last post as a guest blogger and I had planned to write something eloquent and thought-provoking. I am sorry that is not the case! I have been battling a miserable case of shingles and … Continue reading →